A Geographer's Tools Vocab

Front

Half of the Earth.

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Hemisphere

Front

Unlocks map meaning by explaining symbols.

Back

Key

Front

Tells how a measured space on the map corresponds to actual distances on Earth.

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Scale Bar

Front

Direction on a map.

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Compass Rose

Front

Distorts some aspects of Earth to accurately represent others on a map.

Back

Map Projection

Front

Relationship between map distances and Earth distances.

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Scale

Front

Feature's height relative to sea level.

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Elevation

Front

Difference in elevation between nearby features.

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Relief

Front

A map showing specialized info.

Back

Thematic Map

Front

Application of scientific discoveries to practical use.

Back

Technology