Methods of Geographic Inquiry Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering types of maps, map scales, coordinate systems, Canadian time zones, and geographic technologies like GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing based on practice notes.

Thematic Map

Provides information about one particular topic focus, such as average temperature in the US.

Topographic Map

Gives very detailed information about both natural and man-made features in a specific area.

General Purpose Map

Provides a wide range of information on one map, such as a map of Canada.

Large Scale (LS) Map

Shows a lot of detail but covers less area.

Small Scale (SS) Map

Shows less detail but covers more area.

Military 6-digit Grid

A map grid system read by going right then up.

Alpha-numeric Grid

A map grid system that uses numbers and letters.

Latitude

Parallel lines used to measure position on a map.

Longitude

Meridians used to measure position on a map.

Equator

The line of latitude located at $0^{\circ}$.

Arictic Circle

The line of latitude located at $23.5^{\circ}N$ according to the lecture notes.

Anarictic Circle

The line of latitude located at $23.5^{\circ}S$ according to the lecture notes.

Tropic of Cancer

The line of latitude located at $66.5^{\circ}N$ according to the lecture notes.

Tropic of Capricorn

The line of latitude located at $66.5^{\circ}S$ according to the lecture notes.

North Pole

The point located at $90^{\circ}N$.

South Pole

The point located at $90^{\circ}S$.

Prime Meridian

The line of longitude located at $0^{\circ}$.

International Date Line

The line of longitude located at $180^{\circ}$.

Map Requirements

Standard elements including Title, Scale, Border, Colour, Neatness, Key/Legend, Direction Symbol, and Labels.

Newfoundland & Labourdor Time

A Canadian time zone noted for being $\text{+30 mins}$ relative to Atlantic Time.

Representative Fraction (RF)

A scale shown as a ratio, such as $1:700,000\,cm$.

Direct Statement Scale

A scale expressed in words, such as $1\,cm = 75\,km$.

RF Scale Conversion Rule

To convert from an RF scale to a direct statement, move the decimal place $5$ times to the left (e.g., $1:50,000\,cm\rightarrow 1:0.5\,km$).

GPS (Global Positioning System)

A satellite navigation system used to pinpoint any longitude or latitude on the Earth's surface.

GIS (Geographic Information System)

A combination mapping and database program used to create dynamic layered maps stored on a computer.

Remote Sensing

Gathering information about a landscape from a distance, such as satellite imagery.

Lidar

A type of remote sensing that uses flashes of laser light directed at Earth.

Geostationary Orbit

A satellite that moves in a direction and speed so that it stays over the same spot on Earth.

North-South Orbit

A satellite that moves North-South while Earth rotates under it, eventually seeing the whole Earth.