Intro to Geography

1. 3-dimensional representation of the earth.
4. Used to depict different features on a map.
5. A graphic device that represents a real world place.
7. Map that is used for flight navigation by pilots. Has more distortion the further you move away from the poles.
8. Most visually appealing map. Generally used inside classrooms and textbooks.
9. Explains the meaning of each symbol.
11. Tells you what the map is illustrating.
14. Map that shows real sizes and shapes of continents, but breaks up oceans. Looks like a peeled orange.
15. Map used for navigation by sailors. Has correct shapes, but not true distances or shapes.
16. Maps that show the form, shape and attributes of the land (created by nature changes slowly over time).

2. Can be used to indicate rivers or roads.
3. Usually indicates changes in elevation on a topographic map or contour map.
5. The relationship between the distance on the ground and on the map.
6. Used to show the political borders between countries, usually indicated with a bold black line.
7. Maps that show governmental boundaries between continents, countries, states, etc. (created by people and can change quickly).
10. Flat representation of the earth.
12. Identifies the cardinal directions.
13. The study of our earth.