Fieldwork and map skills Flashcards
bisect
to divide something into two equal parts
precise
clear and accurate
accurate
correct and true in every detail
approximately
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
relation
the way in which two or more things are connected
align
to arrange something in the correct position in relation to something else, especially in a straight line
cardinal point
each of the four main points of the compass (north, south, east and west)
bearing
a direction measured from a fixed point using a compass
settlement
the place people live, for example a village, town or city
recreation
enjoyable leisure activity
harbour
an area on the coast where ships can shelter from the sea
deciduous
of a tree or bush that loses its leaves every year
bi
Meaning: two, pair
Examples: binoculars, bicycle, bilingual
wise
Meaning: direction, manner
Examples: clockwise, likewise, otherwise, streetwise
ward
Meaning: direction
Examples: forward, backward, downward, eastward
kilo
Meaning: thousand
Examples: kilometre, kilogram
mill(e)
Meaning: thousand
Examples: millimetre, millennium, millilitre
para
Meaning: beside, near
Examples: parallel, parameter, parachute
put (someone, something, or some place) on the map
to make some place or something very famous or renowned; to establish some place as being remarkable or noteworthy
