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11 Cards in this Set
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latitude
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distance north or south form the equator, in degrees
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longitude
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distance east or west form the prime meridian, in degrees
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hemisphere
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half of earth
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parallel
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line of latitude
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meridian
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line of longitude
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scale
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shows distances on map compared to actuall time
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distortion
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lack of accuracy
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geographic information systems
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computer-based system that provides info about locations
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projection
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a way to map out the earth on a flat surface
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compass rose
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part of map diagram of compass showing direction
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key
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part of map that explains symbols and colors on map
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