Unit 1 Section 1 Flashcards
History & Geography 301 Map Skills
1
Q
cartographer
A
A person who makes maps.
2
Q
cartography
A
The making and designing of maps.
3
Q
compass rose
A
A circle used on a map to tell directions.
4
Q
distorted
A
Misshapen or not shown correctly.
5
Q
latitude
A
The distance north and south of the equator.
6
Q
legend
A
A table explaining the symbols appearing on a map.
7
Q
longitude
A
East or west distances measured on a map.
8
Q
scale
A
A line showing measurement marks.
9
Q
symbols
A
Something which represents or stands for something else.
