Vocabulary
A representation of the whole Earth?
Globe
Which map is wrapped around a cone?
A Conic Projection map
Which lines run east and west around the globe?
Latitude or parallels
On a topographic map what are the lines that connect equal elevation called?
Contour lines
What town is named after a longitude line?
Meridian
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
Which type of map measure the height of land from sea level?
Topographic Map
Which lines measure north and south of the equator?
Latitude lines
How can you tell a steep slope on a map?
The contour lines are close together
What is the magnetic declination in Mississippi
3 degrees
What is the direction to the geographic north pole called?
True North
In which direction does a compass point?
North
What is 0 degrees latitude called, it makes a circle around the earth?
Equator
A map that shows the surface feature of the Earth is a ________________ map.
Topographic map.
Why won't a compass always work correctly?
Magnetic Declination
What does elevation mean?
How high the land is above sea level
Which map is drawn around a cylinder?
A Cylindrical Map
What runs through Greenwich, England and measures 0 degrees longitude?
Prime Meridian
What is the dark contour lines on a topographic map called?
Index contour line
What does GIS stand for?
Graphical Information Systems
What is the problem with taking a curved surface and making it flat?
Distortion
Which map shows the poles as flat surfaces?
The Azimuthal Projection Map
Name the two 0 degree lines on the globe
Equator and Prime Meridian
What is usually included in a map legend?
Scale of miles, Compass Rose, Title, Key
How is information sent from Satellites to Earth?
Radar