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21 Cards in this Set
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maps |
models of the earths surface |
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why do we make maps |
to find where we are, and to know the position of other things on earth |
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the scale of a map determines what? |
the features it can show |
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large scale maps |
useful for showing small geographic features |
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small scale maps |
show larger features |
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maps use what to locate features? |
artificial landmarks |
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flat maps |
show a distorted view of the earths spherical surface |
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latitude lines |
small circles parallel to the equator(horizontal) |
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longitude lines |
great circles passing through north and south pole |
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geographic positions |
combinations of latitudeand longitude coordinates |
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where does latitude measue? |
your position north or south of the equator |
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where does longitude measure |
your position west or east of the prime meridian |
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maps display what? |
standard features including a map scale, symbol legend, and a north arrow |
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map projections |
ways to accurately transfer detailson the earths surface to a flat mapping surface while minimizing distortion |
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three main geometric map projections |
gnomonic, cylindrical, conic |
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standard maps |
political maps, geographic maps, and topographic, or a combination |
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what does GIS mean? |
geographic information system |
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what does GIS do? |
it greatly improves the ability of maps to reaveal unsuspected relationships among different types of data |
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Gis maps display what? |
information on thematic layers, which can be turned off or on if desired |
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where does modern mapmaking receive information from? |
standard surveying, remote sensing, and ocean floor mapping |
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maps and mapping are important tools for humans to what? |
exercise wise dominion and benefit other people |
