Intro unit: Test Review Flashcards
Compass Rose
A symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions. The cardinal directions are the main compass points—north, south, east, and west.
Title
A _______ tells us what the map is about.
Cartographer/ Map making
Map making is also known as Cartography, they both mean the same thing, this is, using geographical information and transforming it into a map.(They make things smaller than they really are.)
Key/ legend
A list of symbols that appear on the map and they tell you what the symbols on the map mean.
Cardinal Directions
The four main Cardinal Directions are North, East, South, West.
Symbols on a map
Written or printed marks, letters, figures, etc. used to represent objects or information so there are not as many words on the map so it is easier to read.
Scale
Are used on maps as a tool for measuring distances.
Grid
A system of lines/numbers/letters that help you locate destinations on a map easier and faster.
Latitude as it relates to the Equator and Hemispheres
Latitude lines run East and West, and divides the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and goes along with the Equator.
Longitude as it relates to Prime Meridian and Hemispheres
Longitude runs North and South and divides the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and goes along with the Prime Meridian.
Prime Meridian
The Prime Meridian is a line of longitude that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Goes North and South
Equator
The Equator is a line of latitude that divides the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Your proximity (how close you are) to the Equator impacts your climate.
Relative Location
Where somewhere is located in relation to somewhere else. Example: Michigan is NORTH of Ohio
7 Continents biggest to smallest (surface area)
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Antarctica
- Europe
- Australia
Map application
Reading and applying map skills
Absolute Location
Exact location on the earth (coordinates). Example: 43N, 56W
Five main components to having a good map.
- Title
- Key/Legend
- Scale
- Compass Rose
- Grid (optional)
- Label
Interpreting maps and graphs
Using a legend/key with symbols and color.