Types of Maps and Location Concepts (Page 1)

Flashcards covering types of maps, absolute and relative location concepts, and Mercator projection advantages and disadvantages.

What is a Reference Map?

An informational map that shows boundaries, names of places, and geographic features of an area.

What is a Topographic Map?

A map that uses contour lines to display the terrain and elevation changes.

What does Absolute Direction mean?

The exact direction from a starting point to a destination.

What is Absolute Distance?

The exact distance between places, usually measured in miles or kilometers.

What is Absolute Location?

The exact spot where something is located.

What does Relative Direction mean?

The direction depends on the surrounding area.

What is Relative Distance?

An approximate measurement between two places, usually measured in time or direction.

What is Relative Location?

A description of a location using surrounding geographic features.

What is an advantage of the Mercator projection?

It provides a grid of latitude and longitude lines, which aids navigation and reading maps.

What is a disadvantage of the Mercator projection?

It distorts size near the poles and distance between longitude lines increases toward the poles.