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7 Cards in this Set
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Great circle route |
Imaginary line that follows the curve of the earth and represents the shortest distance between two points |
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Map projection |
A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the earth on the flat surface of a map |
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Planar projection |
A map created by projecting an image of the earth onto a geometric plane |
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Absolute location |
The exact position of a place on the earth's surface |
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Relative location |
Location in relation to other places |
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Elevation |
The height of a land surface above the level of the sea |
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Relief |
The variation in elevation across an area of earth's land |
