Maps Flashcards
Topographic map
A large scale map showing both natural and human made features
Thematic Map
Map containing information on only one topic or theme
Prime meridian
Line of longitude on maps of globes that joins the north and south poles
Latitude
Distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
Map grid
Series of lines on a map that can be used to locate any place on a map
Alphanumeric grid
Grid that uses letters and numerals to identify squares of a grid pattern on a map
Cardinal point
In red
Ordinal points
the principal points if a compass N S E W
Scale
Measurement on a map that represents an actual distance on earths surface
Line scale
Like a ruler that is divided into units of distance
Representative fraction
Is a scale used for measuring distance
Contour lines
A line (brown) drawn on a map to join all places of the same height / elevation above sea level
Contour interval
The distance in height between contour lines
Index contour lines
Are thicker
Longitude
Distance east and west of the prime meridian
