Maps Flashcards
1
Q
What is a small scale?
A
Has less detail and shows a large area, with basic information
2
Q
What is a large scale?
A
Map has lots of detail in a small area
3
Q
What is the general purpose?
A
To provide many types of information on one map
4
Q
What is thematic?
A
To show one topic or theme
5
Q
What is topographic?
A
Use symbols to show information and different features (roads,railways, lakes, forest, waterfalls)
6
Q
What are compass points?
A
Cardinal (North, east, south, west)
7
Q
What are grid systems?
A
Alphanumeric numbers and letters to identify squares in a grid pattern
8
Q
What is geotechnology?
A
Online maps customized to present data
9
Q
What is a map scale?
A
Words to describe the relationship between a distance on a map and a specific distance from the earth’s surface
