Large List Of Latitude And Longitude Flashcards
Latitude
Horizontal lines that must always end in N\S they always come before longitude
Longitude
Vertical lines that must always end in E\W they always come after latitude
Prime Meridian
It is a line of longitude that splits the Earth in half from the northern most point to the southern most point
Equator
A line of latitude that splits the Earth from the east to the west
What is Absolute Location?
An exact location found using lines of latitude and longitude
What is Relative Location
A location that is found in relation to other places
Name a map that could tell you where the most oil in the USA is found
Economic Resource Map
Name a map that could tell you about where the most historic sites is the USA are found
Thematic Map
What is a GLOBE
A 3-D model of Earth that shows boundaries of countries, continents, and states are found.
Cartographer
A person who makes maps. (must be said with an Italian accent)
What is a map you could use to find the largest manufacturing companies in China
A thematic map