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SnackStack loc.meu
This is the Snack Stack cards for the Location menu assignment4 Mrs.Hansen
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reference Map | A map that shows location of the geographic areas in which data is tabulated |
| Thematic Map | A map or chart that is specially designed to show a particular theme that is connected to a specific geographic area. |
| GPS (Global Positioning System) | A radio navigation system that provides a map and gives direction in order for someone to get to a specific place. |
| GIS (Geographic Information System) | This is a system that allows us to see the geographic forms and features of a particular place on a map. |
| Distance Scale | A scale used to measure the distance of something on a map (and it's usually put in easier terms since you cant make a really big map to represent the numbers in the distance). |
| Directional Indicator | A compass that assists something like an airplane pilot by flying a predetermined course. |
| Inset Map | This is a more detailed and larger scale representation of a specific area on a map. |
| Legend | Something included on most maps (kind of like a key) that tells you what certain things like colors and symbols on a map represent. |
| Latitude (Parallels) | The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator. |
| Longitude (Meridians) | The angular distance of a place east or west on Earth. |
| Equator | An imaginary line drawn equally distant across the middle of the earth, separating the northern and southern hemispheres (0 degrees). |
| Prime Meridian | A planet's meridian (represented by a line) represented by the zero of longitude. |
| Northern Hemisphere | The half of the planet that is north of the equator. |
| Eastern Hemisphere | The part of the earth that is East of the Prime Meridian, including Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. |
| Southern Hemisphere | The half of the planet that is south of the equator. |
| Western Hemisphere | The part of the planet that is west of the Prime Meridian, including North and South America. |
| Continents | Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America). |
| Map Grid | A symbolized network of lines that represent the parallels/meridians or coordinates. |
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