6th Grade Geography Review.

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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

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