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The system of longitude and latitude lines that geographers use to determine absolute location called....
geographic grid
The _________ projection divides the oceans on a map, so distances are not accurate.
homolosine
a ____ is a flat representation of earths surface.
map
A thematic map can help you find what types of things?
the food choices of an area
the battles that took place in an area etc.
What is a physical map used for?
identifying the terrain and landforms of an area
What does the Robinson projection show?
true sizes and shapes of continents and oceans but landforms near poles appear flat
Geographers divide earth into equal halves called....
hemispheres
The map feature that lists and explains the symbols and colors used on a map is called....
legend
size and shape of an area
where on earths surface that area is found
who are the areas neighboors
Longitude on a map measures what?
distance east and west of the prime meridian
Latitude on a map measures what?
distance north and south of the equator
How has map making changed over time?
Early map making was very inaccurate and started in the 2nd century AD. Chinese and arbs improved the skills and then Europeans improved them in the dark ages. Today, GPS helps us make very accurate maps.