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Cartographer

Cartographer

One who creates maps, charts, or globes, typically for a living or profession.

Geographic Tools

Instruments or technologies used for geographical study or mapping purposes, each serving a specific function.

Aerial Photographs

Images of the Earth's surface taken from aircraft or satellites, used for mapping, planning, and analysis.

Diagram

A visual representation that explains the structure or workings of something, often used in geography for educational purposes.

Globe

A spherical representation of the Earth's surface, providing a realistic view of continents, countries, and oceans.

Maps

Visual representations of an area, typically on a flat surface, showing geographical features, cities, roads, and political boundaries.

Satellite Images

Photographs of the Earth taken by satellites orbiting in space, used for mapping, monitoring weather, and environmental research.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.

Latitude

Imaginary horizontal lines on the Earth's surface that measure the distance North and South of the Equator.

Longitude

Imaginary vertical lines on the Earth's surface that measure the distance East and West of the Prime Meridian.

Prime Meridian

The imaginary line of 0 degrees longitude, passing through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for measuring longitude.

Arctic Circle

An important parallel of latitude at 66 degrees North of the Equator.

Tropic of Cancer

An important parallel of latitude at 23.5 degrees North of the Equator.

Equator

The major line of latitude at 0 degrees, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Tropic of Capricorn

An important parallel of latitude at 23.5 degrees South of the Equator.

Antarctic Circle

An important parallel of latitude at 66 degrees South of the Equator.