Mapping in Human Geography Chapter 1 sections 3, 4 and 5.

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Mapping in Human Geography Chapter 1 sections 3, 4 and 5

Reading Maps A map is… –A scale model of all or a portion of Earth The science of mapmaking is… –cartography Maps serve two purposes –A reference tool –A communication tool (the language of geography) The scientific method of transferring locations on Earth’s surface to a flat map is called… –A projection

The Geographic Grid A system of imaginary arcs drawn in a grid pattern on Earth’s surface is… –The geographic grid The grid divides the Earth’s surface into… –latitude and longitude lines Arc drawn between the North and South pole is… –Meridian (Prime Meridian) Circle drawn around the globe parallel to the equator is… –A parallel

Terms/Concepts Remote Sensing GPS GIS

Modern Mapping in Geography Remote Sensing- the acquisition of data about Earth’s surface from a satellite orbiting Earth or from other long-distance methods

GPS Global Positioning System (GPS)- a system that determines the precise position of something on Earth

GIS Geographic Information System (GIS)- a computer system that captures, stores, queries, analyzes, and displays geographic data

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