science 3a Flashcards
1
Q
what is a map
A
a simplified image that is a model of part of the earth’s surface
2
Q
give an example of a map scale
A
1in represents 2,000ft (24,000 in); 1:24,000= scale
3
Q
what are the cardinal directions
A
north, east, south, west
4
Q
what are geographic coordinates
A
the intersection of latitude and longitude
5
Q
no matter the location, what is the same in what
A
all degrees of latitude are nearly the same length in miles, no matter the location
6
Q
what is position fix
A
plotting geographic coordinates on a map to see one’s location
