geo Flashcards
orientation?
the relationship between the directions on a map and the corresponding compass directions in reality
legend?
information using symbols eg figures, shapes, colours - show where places are on a map
keys?
explain what the symbols are
scales?
reference to the difference on the map to the difference on the ground eg 1:100000 = 1km
B.O.L.T.S?
border, orientation, legend, scale
longitude?
how Far East or west of the equator a location is eg \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
latitude?
how far north or south of the equator s location is eg | | | | | | | | | | | |
physical map?
to show landforms like desserts, mountains and plains
political map?
to show government boundaries or countries, states and counties
topographic map?
shows both natural and man made elements
thematic map?
reflects a particular theme eg physical, cultural, social, agricultural etc
map projects?
representing the earth on a flat surface
relief?
a map that depicts land configurations using contour lines
contour lines?
a line on a map joining points of equal height or sea levels
linear scale?
visually showing the scale
global inequality?
not all people have food, shelter and water