Unit 1-2 Test Flashcards
What does a cartographer do?
A cartographer draws and studies various types of maps.
What does an urban planner do?
An urban planner is someone who develops plans and programs for the use of land.
Describe a general purpose map.
It is used to see many different types of information at once on a map
Describe a thematic map
A thematic map focuses on one specific topic and is easy to understand
Describe a topographic map
This type of map is used for examining a small portion of the earth in great detail, they have contour lines and a grid system
What are the two main lines of longitude?
The prime meridian and the international dateline
Where is the prime meridian located?
The prime meridian is located at 0° and goes through Africa
Where is the international dateline located?
The international dateline is located at 180° east/west and goes next to west Alaska
What are the three main branches of geography?
Environmental Studies, Human, physical
What are the three main lines of latitude?
Tropic of cancer, equator, Tropic of Capricorn
Where is the Tropic of Cancer located?
23 1/2° north
Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?
23 1/2° south
Where is the equator located?
0°
How many times zones are there in Canada?
6
What are the six times zones in Canada?
Pacific, Mountain, central, eastern, Atlantic, Newfoundland
