Science-The Map Flashcards
1
Q
relief map
A
A map that shows the elevation of an area.
2
Q
map scale
A
The comparison of distance on a map and the actual distance.
3
Q
map legend
A
A chart that explains the meaning of each symbol used on a map.
4
Q
equator
A
an imaginary east-west line that divides the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
5
Q
latitude
A
The distance in degrees north or south
6
Q
prime meridean
A
any place up to 180 degrees west of prime
7
Q
longitude
A
a distance in degrees east to west of prime
8
Q
projection
A
a way of representing Earth’s curved surface on a flat map
