Chapter 4 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Geographic tools:
help us find where places are located and learn what places are like.
Map:
a representation of an area of the Earth’s surface
Cartographer:
a person who makes maps
Globe:
3 dimensional scale model of Earth
Diagram:
a drawing, sketch, plan or chart that makes something easier to understand
Digital Satellite Images:
shows a view from satellites in space
Aerial Photographs:
shows a view from above by airplanes or drones
physical maps
show landforms
political maps
show borders
climate maps
show the temperature in different areas
economic/resource maps
show natural resources
thematic map
show characteristics features
latitude measures…
north & south
latitude runs…
East & west
longitude runs…
north & south
longitude measures…
east & west
