Types of Maps
This is the definition of a map
What is a simplified model of the earth's surface?
Longitude lines are also known as these
What are meridians?
This is a 3D map that shows the earth's surface as it appears from space
What is a globe?
This is what GIS stands for
What is geographic information system?
The map feature that defines the symbols on a map
What is a map key/legend?
These maps show patterns and themes
What are thematic maps?
The most notable great circle
What is the Equator?
The points of contact used for map projections
What are equatorial, oblique, polar?
Data is stored in these three different types
What are points, lines, and polygons?
The ratio of distances found on a map
What is a map scale?
This type of standard map may show names and symbols of natural physical features, like streams, lakes, and roads.
The hemisphere you may find the geographic coordinates 23S, 45E
What is the Southern Hemisphere?
This happens when you take a 3D object and make it 2D
What is distortion?
This is a job that uses GIS to track enemy and friendly units in a battlefield
What is the US military?
1:10,000 shows that 1 inch on a map is equal to...
What is 10,000 inches in real life?
This is what GPS stands for
The degree value for the International Date Line
What is 180 degrees?
The map projection used mostly for small polar areas
What is a gnomonic map projection?
This process is helpful mostly for gathering geographic information from small areas
What is surveying?
These are points on a map that are visible in real life that help you find your position
What are landmarks?
These lines are utilized to show elevation on certain maps
What are contour lines?
The three units used to describe geographic coordinates
What are degrees, minutes, seconds?
The map projection shape best used for a map that can show the largest portion of the earth
What is cylindrical/cylinder?
This is how remote sensors store data
What are in large digital pictures/small pixels?
A large scale map will show me this
What are details, roads, small towns, etc.?