World Geography: Intro To Geography Flashcards
What are all the lines of latitude?
Equator, Tropic of Cancer (23.5N), Arctic Circle (66.5N), Tropic of Capricorn (23.5S) and Antarctic Circle (66.5S)
What does TODALSIGSs stand for?
T - title O - orientation D - date A - author L - legend S - scale I - index G - grid S - source s - surrounding areas
large scale map
map that shows a small area in large detail
small scale map
map that shows large area in small detail
What are the types of map projections?
Mercator, Robinson, Winkel Triple and Goode’s Interrupted
What are the negatives to Mercator, Robinson and Winkel Triple map projections?
They are distorted and don’t accurately show how land and water area
What are the negatives to Goode’s Interrupted map projection?
Direction and distance is distorted
What are the positives to Mercator projection?
Straight lines make it easy to read
What are the positives to Robinson projection?
Long lines are curved to more accurately represent Earth
What are the positives to Winkel Triple projection?
Both lat and long lines are curved to more accurately represent Earth
What maps represent what information?
Physical - physical features and topography
Political - borders to countries, cities, etc.
Thematic - specific info
the world in spatial terms
involves relative and absolute location and about what geography is
What is geography?
The study of physical and human characteristics of a place or region
region
area with common characteristics
formal region
area with one or more shared characteristics
