Maps Flashcards
1
Q
What is a map?
A
A map is a representation of land or sea
2
Q
What’s the primary purpose of a map?
A
The primary purpose of maps is navigation
3
Q
What is a globe?
A
A globe is a representation of earth’s surface in the form of a ball.
4
Q
Maps give ___ dimensional representation of Earth while globes are ___ dimensional.
A
Maps give TWO dimensional representation of Earth while globes are THREE dimensional.
5
Q
What is a hemisphere?
A
A hemisphere is half of the earth.
6
Q
What is a Physical Map?
A
Shaded relief shows mountains and valleys and rivers and lakes.
7
Q
What is a political map?
A
Shows governmental boundaries in countries, states, counties, and major cities.
8
Q
What is a relief map?
A
shows elevations and depressions.
