Geography Basics Flashcards
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What is the definition of a map
The definition of a map is a map that tells you all kinds of places you can find and go to
What is Field work?
is done when the geographer goes to a site to learn about geography
What is a map legend used for?
displays the meaning of the symbols, colors and styles used to represent geographic data on a map.
What are Maps?
2-dimensional
representations of the world or a part of the world.
What are Globes?
Spherical representation of the world; they are the most accurate means of representing the world.
What is a Databases?
A set of data grouped together in one location in (or accessible by) a computer
How can conflict shape the boundaries of a country?
the changing course of the river that delineated the boundary may cause one group to lose territory and another to gain.
What kind of map shows a small area and a lot of detail?
Large-scale map
What kind of map shows a large area and little detail?
Small-scale map
What is the definition of a database?
a set of data grouped together in one location in a computer.
why is the globe the most accurate representation of the earth
there is less distortion due to it being a sphere
What is the purpose of physical maps?
They show man-made features
What is the definition of a map?
Two dinmensional representations of the world.
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
What part of a map tells you the subject
Title
What are Secondary Sources?
are ones that were created later by someone who did not experience first hand or participate in the events or conditions described.
what is the purpose of a physical map?
they help you see landmarks and bodies of water.
What are Diagrams?
diagram is a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something
What is Latitude?
the distance north or south of the Equator
What are Physical maps?
Physical maps help you see the
type of landforms and bodies of
water in a specific area.
What are globes?
Globes are three dimensional
representations of the earth
What is another name for the Persian Gulf?
Arabian Gulf
What is another name for Latitude lines?
parallels
What did the Portuguese call the island of Taiwan?
Taiwan Ihla Formosa
