Chapter 3 Flashcards
Maps and Mapping
lines that run vertically
longitude
lines that run horizontal
latitude
a design on a map that shows directions
compass rose
where is the north and South Pole located
north- up; south- down
set up N-S, E-W grid to locate positions on land
geometers
what is roughly equaled to 6076 ft.
nautical lines
a box on a map that defines all the symbols and colors used on a map
map legend
focuses on names, symbols, and location of man-made and natural features, such as roads and streams
geographic
the study of things that affect a population’s health
epidemiology
maps that show the earth’s surface as it is seen form space
globe
displays elevation and landform information, usually indicated by special symbols
topographic
divides the Northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
equator
1in.-1 mi. is an example of what?
a map scale
the fastest-growing use of computerized map data
GIS
shows elevations on the map above some standard height
contour lines
