Unit 2 Vocab (6th grade)

Front

2D representation of Earth

Back

Map

Front

Loss of accuracy in a picture, image, or statement.

Back

Distortion

Front

Map showing earth's physical features.

Back

Physical Map

Front

Definition of global grid:

Back

Imaginary lines on the world that form the coordinate system.

Front

Map showing governmental boundaries

Back

Political Map

Front

Weather pattern over time in a location.

Back

Climate

Front

Mapping our round Earth on a 2D surface

Back

Map projection

Front

Define climate:

Back

The weather pattern over a long period of time.

Front

Imaginary lines on the world forming the coordinate system.

Back

Global Grid

Front

Define distortion

Back

Accuracy of a picture, image, statement, etc, is lost.