Geography Test Review

3. lines that are also called parallels
8. type of map that shows the landforms of an area
9. imaginary line that divides the northern and southern hemispheres
10. type of map that shows information related to a certain theme or subject
11. lines to draw elevation from a top-down view, uses closed circles, most effective way to map elevation
12. The way in which a mapmaker shows the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map
13. map element, graphics that represent things on a map
17. lines that measure East and West of the Prime Meridian
18. best way to view the earth with no distortions
20. map projection used by sailors because ocean distances and lat/long are not distorted
21. imaginary line that separates the eastern and western hemispheres at zero degrees longitude (2 words)

1. first method used to show elevation before people could get a top-down view of the land
2. location that gives the exact spot on earth where something exists
4. The problem map makers face when creating maps from the globe
5. word to describe the bumpy, eneven surface of the earth
6. one name for the map element that shows important information needed to understand a map
7. how longitude and latitude are measured
11. map element that shows direction (2 words)
14. map element that shows actual distance compared to map distance
15. map maker
16. location that gives the general position of where something is in relation to other things
19. map that shows country, state, and/or town borders