Ch 1
A non-scaled diagrammatic representation used to convey spatial directions or locations in a simplified form.
A sketch
The lowest atmospheric stratum where meteorological events are concentrated.
Troposphere
The cartographic representation used to denote hydrological bodies.
Blue
The short-term variability in atmospheric conditions observed over a small region.
Weather
A two-dimensional scaled abstraction of the Earth’s surface containing topographical or thematic information.
map
A cartographic tool indicating orientation by pointing toward geographic north.
North Line
The predominant atmospheric constituent which, despite its abundance, is not directly utilized in human respiration.
Nitrogen
A representation wherein 1 cm on the map equates to a significantly larger distance on the ground.
map scale
The consistent atmospheric force exerted on all objects at the Earth’s surface.
air pressure
The atmospheric layer critical for filtering ultraviolet radiation, thus safeguarding biological systems.
Ozone layer
A representation of hills and valleys
Topographic map
The intermediary atmospheric layer responsible for incinerating most meteoric debris.
Mesosphere
This colour is commonly used on topographical maps to indicate important human-made features such as roads, settlements, and boundaries.
Red
This international treaty, signed in 1987 and considered a milestone in environmental diplomacy, was specifically designed to phase out substances responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer.
Montreal Protocol
A collection of atmospheric constituents that contribute to terrestrial warming by trapping infrared radiation.
Greenhouse Gases
A cartographic depiction with minimal detail, intended for representation of extensive regions.
Small scale map
The atmospheric layer characterized by minimal convection and housing the protective ozone zone.
Stratosphere
A device or tool used to determine the actual distance along irregular paths or curved lines on a map.
opisometer
This environmental phenomenon refers to the gradual thinning of a protective atmospheric layer due to the breakdown of ozone molecules by chlorine and bromine compounds, especially in the stratosphere.
Ozone depletion
This unit of measurement quantifies the total amount of ozone in a column of the atmosphere and is defined as the amount that would form a layer 0.01 mm thick at standard temperature and pressure.
Greenhouse effect
A standardized graphical representation used to universally depict man-made and natural features in cartography.
Conventional signs and symbols
The atmospheric boundary transitioning into outer space, where molecular density is extremely low.
exosphere
A highly detailed representation used for planning and engineering, showing a limited geographical area with precision.
Large-scale map
These high-energy electromagnetic waves, emitted by the Sun, are largely absorbed by the ozone layer and are known to cause skin damage, cataracts, and DNA mutations with prolonged exposure.
UV rays(Ultraviolet rays)
This unit of measurement quantifies the total amount of ozone in a column of the atmosphere and is defined as the amount that would form a layer 0.01 mm thick at standard temperature and pressure.
Dobson unit