Social Studies Flashcards
Define Relief
the difference between elevation of one feature and the elevation of another nearby feature
Define Landscape
Portions of Earth’s surface that can be viewed at one time and from one location.
Define General purpose map
A map that shows a wide range of information about an area.
Define Thematic map
A map that shows specialized information about an area.
Define Physical features/characteristics
landforms, plants, animals, and weather patterns
Define Prime Meridian
the starting point for measuring longitude. Divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.
Define Equator
The starting point for measuring longitude. Divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres. Located at 0 latitude
Define Political maps
map that shows the boundaries of countries
Define Elevation
how far above sea level a land form is located
Define Parallels
lines of latitude
Define Tropics
Low latitude areas near the equator
Define Spatial
refers to Earths features in terms of their locations, shapes, and relationships to one another.
Define the following part of a map: map key
tells what the symbols and shapes on the map mean.
Define the following parts of a map: compass rose
shows the cardinal directions
Define the following parts of a map: Scale
tells how a measured space on the map corresponds to actual space on earth
Define the following parts of a map: Map title
tells you what you are seeing on the map
What do geographers’ study:
people and the world they live in, mainly in terms of space and place.
In what ways are maps and globes different:
Globes are more accurate but maps are more detailed.
What are mapmakers called:
cartographer
Starting point for measuring longitude:
Prime Meridian
Lines of longitude run which directions:
North and south
Lines of longitude measure which direction:
East and west
Starting point for measuring latitude:
equator
Lines of latitude run which directions:
east and west
