Geography ~ Maps Flashcards
What is a general reference map?
A map that shows rivers, roads and cities.
What are Thematic maps
Maps that show specific things, like location of different types of rocks, trees.
What are Nautical charts and Aeronautical charts
Charts that show hazards and are used by sailors and pilots.
What are Cadastral Maps
They show boundaries and ownership information
What are topographic maps
Maps that show the shape of lands, hills and valleys
What does contour mean ⏰
A line on a map that connects points of equal elevation
What does elevation mean
The height of something below sea level
What does terrain mean
Physical features of an area: like valleys,hills and rivers.
What does Precipitation mean
Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
What does Meteorologists mean
Scientists who study weather and climate.
