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17 Cards in this Set
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absolute location |
precise point where a place is located |
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distortion |
change in size, shape or position of a place when shown on a map |
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map projection |
way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface |
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relative location |
where a place is located in relation to another place |
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TODALSS |
Title Orientation Date Author Legend Source Scale |
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map title |
what map is about |
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map orientation |
gives direction (compass rose) |
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map date |
when the map was created |
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map author |
person or company who made the map |
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map legend |
gives reader information about the symbols/lines/colors on map |
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map source |
where did the author get data/information to create the map |
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map scale |
distance in real life |
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large scale |
close up view (many details) |
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small scale |
more land with fewer details |
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latitude |
imaginary lines that run E/W but measure degrees N/S |
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longitude |
imaginary lines that run N/S but measure degrees E/W |
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thematic map |
show a particular theme (Political/Climate) |
