6th Grade Geography Review
Mercator Projection Shows correct shape but incorrect size
Goodes Projection Shows correct size but Incorrect distance
Globe A model of the earth
Good projection however the north and south poles are distorted Robinson Projection
Projection The process of putting a globe on a flat surface
How flat or rugged the surface is Relief
Zero degrees longitude Prime Meridian Zero degrees longitude
Winkel Triple Projection This projection gives a good overall view of the continents and does not show distortion near the polls.
c Equator Zero degrees latitude
Grid System System of latitude And longitude lines c c
c A guide that explains symbols on a map Key
Hemisphere One half of the globe
A tool that measures distance Scale c A tool that measures distance
Compass Rose Shows cardinal directions
Longitude Vertical lines that parallel the prime meridian
Cardinal Directions North, South, East And West
Combines a bar graph and a line graph Climograph Combines a bar graph and a line graph
Lines that run parallel to the equator Latitude Lines that run parallel to the equator
Contour Lines Lines that show elevation
The End