Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards
Globe
A spherical model of Earth that accurately represents its shape, continents, and oceans.
Map
A flat, two-dimensional representation of Earth’s surface or a part of it, showing physical and political features.
Cartographer
A person who designs and creates maps.
Map Projection
A method used to represent the curved surface of Earth on a flat map.
Topographic Map
A map that shows the elevation and shape of the land using contour lines.
Landsat
A series of satellites that take detailed images of the Earth’s surface to help with environmental monitoring and mapping.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Computer systems that capture, store, analyze, and display geographic data.
Cartogram
A type of map that represents data by distorting the size of geographic areas.
Theodolite
A precision instrument used for measuring angles in surveying and mapping.
Compass
A navigational tool with a magnetic needle that points towards the Earth’s magnetic North,
Nomad
A person who moves from place to place rather than settling permanently, in one location.
Qualitative Map
A map that uses colors, symbols, or lines to show patterns and distributions of non-numerical data.
