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basic map skills
Term | Definition |
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absolute location | exact location of of a place using lat. and long. |
cardinal directions | N E S W |
intermediate directions | NE SE NW SW |
longitude | imaginary line that runs north and south |
latitude | imaginary line that runs east and west |
equator | the 0 degree line of lat. |
Prime Meridian | The 0 degree line of long. |
scale | Used to determine distances |
Culture Geo. | Human based aspects of geography including language, religion, clothing, technology, and government |
Physical Geo. | Natural aspects of geography including land forms created by governments and countries |
Key | part of map that displays the symbols used within the map |
Political map | maps that show boundaries such as country or state boundaries |
Physical map | maps that show natural features and elevations of the land |
Resource maps | maps that show natural resources |
Historical Maps | Maps that show how places have changed over time |
Economic Maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced |