Vocab 1
a representation of Earth's surface on a flat map
Projections
the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
longitude
What do people use latitude and longitude to identify?
exact locations
What is the line that goes from east to west called?
the equator
an imaginary east-west line around the center of Earth that divides the planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere
equator
the comparison of distance on a map with actual distance on what the map represents, such as Earth's surface
map scale
What is a map legend also referred to as?
a key
one half of a sphere, especially of Earth
hemispheres
a chart that explains the meaning of each symbol used on a map
map legend
Which of the following is NOT a main type of land feature shown on a relief map?
oceans, plains, mountains, plateaus
oceans
the distance in degrees north or south of the equator
latitude
a map that shows the differences in elevation in an area
relief map
What is the main use of a Mercator projection?
for navigation
an imaginary north-south line that divides the planet into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
the prime meridian
the guidance of cars, ships, or airplanes from place to place
navigation
Which type of map makes areas far away from the equator appear much larger than they really are?
the Mercator projection