CONTOUR LINES
These lines connect points of equal elevation.
contour lines
Sailors in ancient times used this star to find true north.
north star
This imaginary line divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Equator
This projection preserves angles but distorts area, especially near the poles.
mercator projection
This map type shows boundaries like countries and states.
political map
When contour lines are close together, the slope is described this way.
steep
The needle of a compass always points here.
magnetic north
This imaginary line divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
prime meridian
This projection preserves area but distorts shape.
Gall Peters projections
This map type shows natural and man-made features and uses contour lines to show elevation.
topographic map
Every fifth contour line is thicker and is called this.
index contour line
Directions like NE, NW, SE, SW are called this.
intermediate directions
These lines run horizontally on a map.
latitude
These projections are best for mapping mid-latitude regions like the USA or Europe.
conic projection
This type of map focuses on a specific topic, such as climate, population, or diseases.
thematic map
If contour lines are far apart, the slope is described this way.
gentle
This device shows direction and uses bearings measured from 0°.
compass
These lines run vertically on a map.
longitude
This type of projection is commonly used to map the polar regions.
planar projection
This map type shows roads, highways, and transportation networks.
road map
A point marked with a dot and a number showing its exact elevation is called this.
spot height
This is the direction halfway between North and East.
northeast
Latitude and longitude are measured using this unit.
degrees
This projection type keeps the area between latitude and longitude lines the same as on a globe.
pseudocylindrical projection
Maps that display weather patterns, precipitation, or temperature fall into this category.
climate map (a specific type of thematic map)