CHAPTER 2 ( Geography ) : 2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.7/2.8/2.9 : Maps and Mapping Flashcards
How accurate a map is depends on?
- how much the map maker knows about the place
* how carefully it has been measured
Explorers were map makers too? ( True or False )
True
Who was the Italian explorer?
Italian explorer Vespucci (1454 - 1512). He’s working out where he is, using the stars.
Note!
Map making or cartography went on in many places, not just Greece!
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What is a astrolabe?
It is a instrument that is used for measuring
When was the astrolabe invented?
around 200 BCE
What is the function of astrolabe?
It lets you measure the angle between the sun (or other star) and the horizon
Where was the compass invented?
In China
What is the meaning of cartography?
the study and practice of drawing maps
What does GPS stands for?
Global Positioning System
What does sat nav stands for?
Satellite navigation
Where is Northing and Easting?
Northing is at the left hand side (vertically) of the grid references and Easting is (horizontally) below the grid references.
Identify the definition of a mental map.
A series of images in our minds that help us to get around.
Identify the difference between a sketch map and a map drawn to scale.
A sketch map is a rough map to show what a place is like, whereas a map drawn to scale gives an accurate representation of an area.
A good map has specific features. Identify which of the below is not one of those features.
- A ruler
- A key
- An arrow to show north
- A frame around it
- A scale
A ruler
