This graph is used to compare quantities which are represented by long rectangles going across the graph or rising from the bottom.
What is a bar graph
100
This line is located horizontally in the center of the earth.
What is the EQUATOR
100
This helps you find the distance on a map. Generally, it is represented in mi. or km.
What is a SCALE
100
The definition of projections is this
What is A WAY OF DRAWING THE EARTH ON A FLAT SURFACE OR PIECE OF PAPER
100
By naming the latitude and longitude lines that cross nearest to a location, you can find this
What is EXACT LOCATION
200
This graph shows you how the WHOLE of something is divided into PARTS
What is a CIRCLE GRAPH
200
This line is located ABOVE the Equator
What is the TROPIC OF CANCER
200
These are the Cardinal and Intermediate directions found on a Compass Rose
What are N, E, S, W, NW, NE, SE, and SW
200
He was a mapmaker who created one of the earliest types of maps drawn. His projection shows land shapes fairly accurately, but not the size or distance.
Who is GERARDUS MERCATOR
200
Land Use, Resource Maps, Geological Maps, Population Density Maps, and Climate Maps are all examples of this
What is a SPECIAL PURPOSE MAP
300
This graph is good for plotting changes in something over time. Who is up for a game of "CONNECT THE DOTS?"
What is a LINE GRAPH
300
This line is located BELOW the Equator
What is the TROPIC OF CAPRICORN
300
This explains the symbols used on a map
What is a KEY
300
This is the type of projection we most commonly use today. The only distortion we see are at the North and South poles
What is the ROBINSON PROJECTION
300
These present organized facts and statistics that make those easier to read.
What are CHARTS AND TABLES
400
Like bar graphs, these are good for making comparisons too. You will see rows of small symbols representing a certain amount.
What is a PICTOGRAPH
400
This line is located VERTICALLY in the center of the earth
What is the PRIME MERIDIAN
400
This shows each major level of elevation.
What is a CONTOUR LINE
400
This projection is also known as an equal-area projection. It accurately presents the size and shape of continents, but distances (especially in the oceans) are less accurate.
What is GOODE'S INTERRUPTED PROJECTION
400
These drawings show steps in a process, point out the parts of an object, or explain how something works
What are DIAGRAMS
500
This graph is all about weather. It combines a bar graph and a line graph to show long-term weather patterns over time.
What is a CLIMOGRAPH
500
These are the TWO lines located at 66 1/2 degrees N latitude and 66 1/2 degrees S latitude
What are the Arctic and Antarctic Circles
500
The height of an area above sea level is called this
What is ELEVATION
500
This map projection is the best for sea travel because it shows true directions
What is MERCATOR PROJECTION
500
This is the shortest distance between two points on earth that airplane pilots and ship captains use to shorten their trips