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09/06/2005

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Term
relative location
Definition
a point or place in relation to another point or place
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conic projection
Definition
A method of projecting maps of parts of the earth's spherical surface on a surrounding cone, which is then flattened to a plane surface having concentric circles as parallels of latitude and radiating lines from the apex as meridians.
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absolute location
Definition
the exact position of a place on the earth's surface
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interdependent
Definition
relying on one another for goods, services, and ideas
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cartography
Definition
the science of map making
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contour lines
Definition
line on a topographic map that connects all points with the same elevation
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robinson project
Definition
map projection system that tries to present more accurate representations of area
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topography
Definition
the relief exhibited by a surface
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mercator projection
Definition
map projection system that presents true compass direction
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compass rose
Definition
a symbol on a compass or map that is circular with graded points for the directions
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