AP Human Geography 1.1

map scale

the relationship between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground

map projection used for navigation?

mercator

map projection used to preserve area of land masses?

equal area projection

grid in geographic grid patterns help with?

specific locations

map that is used to show specific themes or patterns?

thematic maps

latitude measures

degrees north or south of equator

characteristic of robinson projection

focuses on ocean sizes

projection that distorts size of poles?

mercator

feature distorted most in maps

size

projection best used for mapping at equator

cylindrical projection

unit used on left side of map ratio scale

units of distance on map

thematic maps show

particular themes or subjects or data

projection known for preserving angles

mercator

advantage of cylindrical projection

suitable for mapping entire Earth

scale is

ratio between map and actual ground distance

azimuthal projection is used for

mapping near the poles

horizontal lines used to measure north or south

parallels

projections distorts landmasses at high latitudes

cylindrical

projection developed in 1960s

robinson

reference map

show general geographical information

measurement given by meridians on a map

longitude

Absolute Distance

Distance measured in feet or miles

Relative Distance

Distance measured in social, cultural, or political differences or similarities between two locations

Absolute Direction

Cardinal directions (north south east and west)

Relative Direction

Describes one location in reference to another

Clustering

Close together

Dispersed

Spread out

Elevation

Measures height of geographic features relative to sea level

Absolute Location

Exact coordinates where place is

Relative Location

Description of location based on surrounding area