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module 1
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Geography
Not Applicable
09/22/2005

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Term
relative location
Definition
location in relation to other places.
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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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interdependent
Definition
relying on one another for goods, services, and ideas.
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contour lines
Definition
A line on a map that joins points of equal elevation
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robinson projection
Definition
The Robinson projection is a widely-used type of map in which the Earth is shown within an ellipse with a flat top and bottom. In this pseudocylindrical. projection, lines of latitude are parallel to the equator, but lines of latitude are elliptical arcs. In a Robinson projection, area is represented accurately, but the distances and compass directions are distorted
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human-environment interaction
Definition
the study of the interrelationship between people and their physical environment.
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grid system
Definition
pattern formed as the lines of latitude and longitude cross one another.
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topography
Definition
Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map, indicating their relative positions and elevations.
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mercator projection
Definition
A cylindrical map projection in which the meridians and parallels of latitude appear as lines crossing at right angles and in which areas appear greater farther from the equator.
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general purpose map
Definition
ISC’s Saskatchewan General Purpose Map integrates with the Geographic Information System (GIS) to give you a single source for complete and accurate information about the province of Saskatchewan. ISC’s General Purpose Map contains the following attributes:
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