Map projections, scale, legends, and other cartography vocabulary for reading and interpreting maps.
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- What is cartography?
- The science and art of making and using maps.
- What is a map projection?
- A method of representing Earth's curved surface on a flat map.
- What does map scale show?
- The relationship between distances on a map and actual distances on Earth.
- What is a legend on a map?
- A box that explains the symbols, colors, and patterns used on a map.
- What is a compass rose?
- A symbol showing cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
- Define latitude.
- Imaginary lines running east-west, measuring distance north or south of the equator.
- Define longitude.
- Imaginary lines running north-south, measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian.
- What is the equator?
- The line of latitude at 0 degrees dividing Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- What is the prime meridian?
- The line of longitude at 0 degrees passing through Greenwich, England.
- What is a map grid?
- A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines used to locate places on a map.
- What are contour lines?
- Lines on a map connecting points of equal elevation.
- What is a topographic map?
- A map showing elevation and the shape of landforms using contour lines.
- What is a political map?
- A map showing boundaries of countries, states, provinces, or other political divisions.
- What is a physical map?
- A map showing natural features like mountains, valleys, rivers, and lakes.
- What is a thematic map?
- A map focused on showing the distribution of a specific topic, such as climate or population.