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Earth Science Semester 1 (2nd set)
Earth Science Apex Semester 1 Unit 1 Section 2
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12th Grade
03/01/2011

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Cardinal Directions
Definition
The four directions on a compass-north, south, east, and west.
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Cartographers
Definition
Cartographers are people who specialize in the art of making maps.
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Cartography
Definition

The art or technique of making maps.

 

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Compass
Definition
A compass is an instrument used to determine direction by means of a magnetic needle that points to the magnetic north.
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Compass Rose
Definition
A design on a map that shows direction.
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Contour Lines
Definition
Lines on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation.
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Coordinates
Definition
A set of latitude and longitude numbers that direct someone to a specific point.
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Cylindrical Projection
Definition
A model of Earth where the meridians are equally spaced verticle lines, the parallels are equally spaced horizontal lines, and the meridians and parallels are perpendicular to each other.
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Elevation
Definition
The hight above sea level.
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Equator
Definition
The line at zero degrees latitude. All other latitude lines are measured from this starting point.
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Global Positioning Satellite

(GPS)

Definition
A navigationsal system that uses satellite signals to determine a location on Earth.
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Horizon
Definition
The horizon is the apparent junction between Earth and sky from any observer's position.
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Infrared
Definition
Light that is redder than the red visible to humans. This wave length of light transfers heat energy.
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Latitude
Definition
Lines that run east to west on a map or globe that give information about the distance north or south of the equator.
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Longitude
Definition
Lines that run north or south on a map or globe that give information about the distance east or west of the prime meridian.
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Legend
Definition
A list of symbols used on a map.
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Meridians
Definition

Lines that run north to south on a map or globe that give information about the distance east or west of the prime meridian.

Also the same as "longitude."

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Parallels
Definition

Lines that run east to west on a map or globe that give information about the distance north or south of the equator.

Also the same as "latitude."

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Planar Projection
Definition
The conversion of a three-dimensional globe into a two-dimensional map.
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Planimetric Map
Definition
A map that shows the geographic location of features on a horizontal plane but does not show the elevation.
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Poles
Definition
The northernmost and southernmost points on the globe.
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Prime Meridian
Definition
The line at zero degrees longitude. All other longitude lines are measured from this point.
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Projection
Definition
The conversion of a three-dimensional object into a two-dimensional object.
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Relief
Definition
The difference in elevation between the high and low points of a landscape.
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Remote Sensing
Definition
The process of gathering information about land and water through images taken at a distance.
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Scale
Definition
The ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance between locations.
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Sextant
Definition
An instrument used in navigation to measure angular distances, especially of celestial objects, to determine latitude and longitude.
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Thematic Map
Definition
A map that conveys specific information about an area, usually with colors, patterns, or symbols.
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Topographic Map
Definition
A map depicting the features and elevation of the land surface.
Term
Topography
Definition
The features and elevation of the land surface.
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