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Mapping Overview

Latitude Definition: The distance in degrees North or South of the equator The lines run parallel to the equator

Longitude Definition: The distance in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian The lines run perpendicular to the equator

What is the latitude and longitude of New Orleans? Answer: 29 degrees 57’ N, 90 degrees 04’ W.

Time Zones

How did trains standardize time in the United States?- Ted Talk http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-did-trains-standardize-time-in-the-united-states-william-heuisler

Topographic Maps Definition: A map showing changes in elevation

Mount Tamalpais Topographic Map http://pixseal.com/2010/2010tamalpais/map-05.htm

Reading Topographic Maps YouTube Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Hme0-F80U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SymUFSwEm3c

Contour Line Contour Interval Definition: A line that connects points of equal elevation. Contour Interval Definition: The difference in elevation between two side by side contour lines. Lines close together represent steep terrain.

Map Legend Map Scale Definition: Explains what symbols on maps represent Map Scale Definition: The ratio between the distances on a map and the actual distances on the surface of the earth

Nautical Charts Definition: A map produced for marine navigation. Water depths are recorded as soundings in feet, meters or fathoms.

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