Tools of Geography study guide Flashcards
The system of imaginary lines called parallel and Meridans lines of longitude that are used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and Globes
Global grid
A box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on a map
Map key/map legend
A diagram on a map that shows both directions such as North, South, East, West
Compass rose
An element on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on a map
Map scale
Title at the top of a map
Map title
Untouchable lines that are side to side (latitude)
Parellel
The Meridian of longitude labled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of longitude are meas. The prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England
Prime Meridian
Lines of longitude going North and South
Meridian
Where a place is in relation to other places
Relative location
A change in the snap, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
Distortion
Australia
Southern and Eastern
Antarctica
Southern Hemisphere
Africa
Southern, Eastern, Western, Northern
North America
Northern and Western Hemisphere
Eckert Projection
Has shape Distortion
Mercator projection
Area Distortion
Lambert projection
Good for Showing areas around the North or South Pole.
Goode’s Projection
allows the continents to stretch without distorting their shapes. But it distorts the shape and size of the oceans.
Robinson Projection
Generally distorts shapes, areas, distances.
What causes the change in seasons?
Earths tilt and its rotation
What is used to find absolute location of a place?
Lattitude and longitude
