Geography 2

Cartographer

the art and science of graphically representing a geographical area, usually on a flat surface such as a map or chart

Coordinates

a set of values that show an exact position on a map or graph, typically using latitude and longitude.

Geographic Grid

A system of imaginary lines that divide the Earth into a coordinate system, helping to determine locations on the Earth's surface.

Hemisphere

a half of the Earth, typically divided into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, or Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Lines of Latitude (parallels)

Lines of Longitude (meridians)

Projection (map)

contiguous

Robinson Projection

oval shaped map distorted near the poles

Mercator projection

cylinder shape; longitude lines look straight; size of land and water distorted

Equidistant Projection

a projection that shows land and water in relation to a central point

Polar Projection ( equidistant projection)

North Pole

Artic Circle

Artic Region

bar scale

highway inerchange

interstate highway

mileage

road map

u.s. high

air carrier airport

that serve

archipelago

a group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

basin

a low area of land that typically collects water, often forming a lake or river.

cape

Large natural opening into a body of water.

elevation

of land above sea level, often measured in feet or meters.

mountain range

a series of connected mountains that are typically aligned in a linear fashion.

passage

connects to big bodies of water. A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

physical map

a representation of the Earth's surface that shows the physical features such as mountains, valleys, and bodies of water.

straight

narrow body of water that connects two big bodies of water

tributary

a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

artesian basin

a geological formation that contains groundwater trapped under pressure, allowing water to flow to the surface naturally when tapped.

bright

cartographer

coral

coral reef

elevation

gulf

mountain range

physical map

strait

tableland

political map

mountain

mountain peak

mountain range

mountain system

butte

desert

dune

mesa

oasis

plateau

plateau

Mouth

The place where a river enters a lake, larger river, or the ocean

physical map

A type of map that uses color and symbols to represent physical features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.

river system

A river system is a network of rivers and streams that drain into a larger river, flowing toward a common outlet such as a lake or ocean.

source

The point where a river begins, often in the mountains or hills, and from which it flows downstream.

tributary

A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river, contributing to its flow and drainage basin.

Pacific Region

The area of the United States characterized by its coastal lines along the Pacific Ocean, including states like California, Oregon, and Washington, known for its diverse geography and climate.

Rocky Mountain Region

Southwest Region

North-Central/Midwest Region

Southeast Region

Northeast Region

Regions