Earth 1
A simplified image that is a model of part of earths surface
A Map
What was The Robinson world map designed for?
Textbooks
A conic projection is often used for
Middle-latitude maps
Special kind of map that shows earths surface as it appears from space.
Globe
The shadow during a lunar eclipse is always?
Curved
Another name for mapmakers is?
Cartographers
When looking at a map latitude lines look?
Flat
Focuses on names and symbols
Geographic
A cartographer will choose a __________ when he wants to show more details of a area.
Large Scale Map
When the "Light bulb is at the center of the earth it creates a
Gnomonic projection
Where is East located on the compass?
The Right
Perhaps the most important great circle to a cartographer is the
Equator
Bronze disk permanently fastened to rocks or small concrete is called?
BenchMarks
What does IDL stand for?
International Date Line
What does GIS stand for
Geographic information systems
Shows elevations on the map above some standard height
Contour lines
If maps display many different kinds of information it has?
Map Legend
When projection surface touches the pole it is?
Polar projection
A nautical mile is how many ft?
6,076 ft
Displays elevation and landform information
Topographic
Latitude and Longitude together are called
Geographic Coordinates
Gathering geographic information is called?
Surveying
What is another name for Latitude?
Parallels
Shows names, boundaries, and shapes.
Political
Modern day maps are called?
Global Positioning System GPS