Geography Worksheet Flashcard

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An imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth and represents the shortest distance between two points.

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Great circle route

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A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map

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Map Projection

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Location in relation to other places

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Relative Location

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the exact position of a place on the Earth’s surface

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Absolute Location

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the height of a land surface above the level of the sea

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Elevation

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The variation in elevation across an area of Earth's land

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Relief

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A map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area.

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Thematic Map

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Computer programs that process and organize details about places on Earth and integrate those details with satellite pictures.

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GIS

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A navigational system that can determine absolute location by using satellites and receivers on Earth.

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GPS

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A way of looking at the human and physical patterns on Earth and their relationships to one another is called:

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Spatial Perspective