TCI L2.1-2.6 Vocab Flashcard

Front

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

Back

global grid

Front

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

Back

lines of latitude

Front

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

Back

lines of longitude

Front

an explanation of what the symbols on a map stand for

Back

map key

Front

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

Back

scale

Front

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

Back

special-purpose map

Front

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

Back

geographer

Front

How many regions do we have in the United States?

Back

5

Front

What region do we live in?

Back

Northeast

Front

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

Back

region