ECO Flashcards
(63 cards)
A representation of a real thing
Physical Model
Use to study oceans; it can protect scientists from extreme pressures that occur deep within the oceans
Bathyscaph
Can analyze large amounts of data in a short time
computers
allow scientists to go beyond their senses
intruments
one of the most common model used in earth science; it shows all the continents and oceans
Globe
Show details on the earth´s surface, entire earth´s surface or part of it
o; Not the same as a photograph of the earth´s surface
Maps
A way of transferring the curve surface of the earth unto a flat map
Map projection
Shows the two direction between any two points on a map;
Shows a earth grid and system in line, straight lines.;
Useful for navigation because it shows compass for navigation;
Increases the size of polar areas greatly
Mercator map
Seen in tv weather reports;
2 basic things in common: (1) show location. (2) show the characteristics of those location.
Radar maps
A proportion between a model and what it represents.
Scale
a list the explain the meaning of its symbol and color of the map
Legend
a type of map that shows the locations of features like cities, highways, and rivers.
Reference map
2 kinds of reference maps:
1. the location, cities or town
2. used when flying or travelling over waters
Road map
Chart
A kind of map that shows a particular feature of an area like rainfall, natural resources, or weather.
Special-purpose map
A map that use symbol to represent weather observation such as rain and snow.
Weather map
A map that uses diff colors to show diff political units, major cities.
Political map
A map that shows the feature of earth surface
Physical map
A map that shows surface features such as buildings, swamps, streams and railroad tracks.
Topographic maps
Imaginary line that circle the earth halfway between north and south poles
Equator
Distance north or south;
Imaginary line drawn around the earth, parallel to the equator;
Measured in degrees
Latitude
Location east or west on the earth;
Imaginary line that pass through the poles;
Prime meridian – line of longitude
Measured in degree, up to 180 degrees
Longitude
2300 BC
the oldest map was made
The science of art making
Cartography