Mapping Coordinates Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

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A compass rose shows the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and helps users understand the orientation of the map.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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What are coordinates?

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Coordinates are a set of numbers (latitude and longitude) that specify the exact location of a point on the Earth's surface.

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How do latitude and longitude lines help in finding absolute location?

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Absolute location is determined by the intersection of latitude and longitude lines on a map.

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What does 30°S, 30°E represent?

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It represents a specific point on the Earth's surface located 30 degrees south of the equator and 30 degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

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What is a map key?

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A map key, or legend, explains the symbols and colors used on a map, helping users understand what they represent.

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What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

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Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the equator, while longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.

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What are hemispheres?

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Hemispheres are halves of the Earth, typically divided into Northern and Southern or Eastern and Western halves.

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What is a map scale?

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A map scale shows the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.

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What does it mean to have an absolute location?

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An absolute location is a precise point on the Earth's surface defined by coordinates of latitude and longitude.