Unit 1 - Geo Basic Vocab Flashcard

Front

Representing the earth’s surface to minimize distortion.

Back

Map Projection

Front

3D representation of Earth

Back

globe

Front

Someone who makes maps.

Back

cartographer

Front

Imaginary line dividing Earth into east and west halves.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

Imaginary line dividing Earth into northern and southern halves.

Back

Equator

Front

Study of distribution and interaction of physical and human features on Earth.

Back

Geography

Front

Imaginary lines running horizontally around the globe with north/south measurements.

Back

Latitude

Front

Imaginary lines from north to south pole with east-west measurements.

Back

Longitude

Front

Each half of the globe

Back

Hemisphere

Front

2D graphic representation of parts of the earth’s surface

Back

Map