Geographic Tools

1. a person who draws or produces maps
4. projection that shows the correct shapes of land but distorts size, especially near the poles
5. a visual explanation of the symbols used on a map
7. the gathering of data from a distance
11. uses the numbers and letters of a grid to help readers find specific locations
12. words that identify a location
13. projection that shows the correct size but distorts shapes
14. visual images that show information using pictures or symbols
16. place that stores information
19. images taken from space
20. images of the Earth’s surface taken from the sky
25. a three dimensional model of the Earth
26. the map element that describes the theme or subject of a map

2. a book of maps
3. projection that shows correct shapes and sizes but makes measuring distances difficult
6. the presentation of an image on a surface
8. used on a map to determine where things are in relation to other things
9. the alteration of the original shape of something
10. refers to the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
15. a flat representation of a part of the Earth
17. a series of horizontal and vertical lines running across a map
18. map that features a main idea like weather, roads, sports teams, or population
21. map that shows natural features of Earth, like mountains, rivers, and deserts
22. a computer based program used to store, manage, and analyze data
23. graphics that represent something on a map
24. map that shows man-made boundaries, like countries, states and cities