Unit 1: Geographic Literacy Flashcards
(21 cards)
Definition of Latitude
Imaginary horizontal lines measuring distance north or south of the equator
Definition of Longitude
Imaginary vertical lines measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian
Canada’s Capital
Ottawa
Newfoundland and Labrador Capital
St. John’s
Nova Scotia Capital
Halifax
New Brunswick Capital
Fredericton
PEI Capital
Charlottetown
Quebec Capital
Quebec City
Ontario Captial
Toronto
Manitoba Capital
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan Capital
Regina
Alberta Capital
Edmonton
British Columbia Capital
Victoria
Nunavut Capital
Iqaluit
Northwest Territories Capital
Yellowknife
Yukon Capital
Whitehorse
Large-Scale Maps
Display a smaller area with detailed features
Small-Scale Maps
Larger areas with reduced detail
General-Purpose Maps
Provide a variety of information, including roads, boundaries, and natural features, to facilitate general navigation.
Thematic Maps
These maps focus on specific data or themes, like population or climate patterns, to highlight particular information.
Topographic Maps
These maps depict detailed elevation and landform features, using contour lines to represent changes in terrain.
