CHP 1 L1 FLASHCARD

CHP 1 L1 FLASHCARD

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Geography

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ____________ is a scale model of the Earth that depicts properties such as area, distance, and direction.

Back

Globe

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lines of _____________, or parallels, circle the Earth parallel to the Equator. Although they run in an east-to-west direction, they measure distance to the north and south of the Equator.

Back

Latitude

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cartographers convert the three-dimensional globe image onto a flat map by creating a __________ ______________

Back

Map Projection

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mapmakers, called ________________, use mathematical formulas to transfer information from the three-dimensional globe to the two-dimensional map.

Back

cartographers

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Equator divides the Earth in half, creating Northern and Southern __________________.

Back

Hemispheres

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_____________________ and airplane pilots use great circle routes to reduce travel time and conserve fuel.

Back

Ship captains

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ___________ is a flat representation of all or part of the planet.

Back

Map

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