TCI L2.1-2.6 Vocab Flashcard

the grid formed by crisscrossing lines of latitude and longitude on a map

imaginary lines that run east and west around the globe; also called parallels

imaginary lines that run between the North and South Poles; also called meridians

an explanation of what the symbols on a map stand for

a diagram that shows the relationship between distances on a map and real distances on Earth

a map that shows just one kind of information such as rainfall or elevation

Which social scientist would be most interested in looking at a map to study a location?

How many regions do we have in the United States?

What region do we live in?

An area with common features that set it apart from other areas.