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