CHP 1 L1 FLASHCARD

Front

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

Back

Globe

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

Front

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

Back

Map Projection

Front

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

Back

cartographers

Front

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

Back

Hemispheres

Front

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

Back

Ship captains

Front

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

Back

Map

Front

_______________ therefore mark the shortest distance that an object can travel between two points.

Back

Great Circle Routes

Front

World maps used for general reference use the ________________ projection.

Back

Winkel Tripel

Front

A ____________ projection is the Earth’s surface projected onto a map formed into a cone.

Back

Conic