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Details Title: geographical terms Description: learn some terms of geography Total Flash Cards: 11 Created: 01/30/2006 10:59:50	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term 1. robinson projection Definition 1. A projection used for geographic maps. Term 2. mercator projection Definition 2. A mathemtical way of showing a map of the world on a flat surface. Term 3. general purpose map Definition 3. Are types of general and special and texas general maps, they all fall under a category. Term 4. absolute location Definition 4. The exact position of soemthing on earth. Term 5. conic projection Definition 5. A projection that distorts distance and scale except on standard parallels. Term 6. grid system Definition 6. A set of lines crossing and making right angles all over a map. Term 7. interdependent Definition 7. Being mutually dependent. Term 8. relative location Definition 8. A location in which one place is in comarison to another place. Term 9. meridians Definition 9. Lines of longitudes intersecting at right angles. Term 10. topography Definition 10. Is a 3d map with features that rise up and is well colored showing difference in elavation and water and land.