Topic 1.1 Introduction to Maps

1. A thematic map that uses symbols of different sizes to indicate the amounts of something. (2 words)
4. Indicates the degree of nearness based on time or money. (2 words)
9. Used to describe where things are in relation to each other.
10. Type of map that shows spatial aspects of information
13. A reference map that shows highways and streets
14. How well two locations are tied together by roads and other links.
17. Phenomenon arranged in a group or concentrated area.
18. The precise spot where something is according to a system. (2 words)
20. Refers to the way the map communicates the ratio of its size to what it represents.(2 words)
22. Phenomenon that are in regular arrangements.
23. An imaginary line that runs from pole to pole through Greenwich, England. (2 words)
25. A reference map that shows property lines and land ownership.
27. A thematic map that uses line to connect points of equal value to depict variations in the data across space.
30. Phenomenon arranged in a straight line.
31. Maps that show a smaller amount of area with a greater amount of detail. (2 words)
32. Phenomenon that appear to have no order to their position.
33. The way phenomenon is spread out over an area.
35. Usually measured in terms of feet, miles, meters, or kilometers. (2 words)

2. A thematic map that uses dots to show location and distribution as well as quantity. (2 words)
3. The ratio between the size of things in the real world and the size of things on a map.
5. The line that roughly follows the 180 degree longitude line. (3 words)
6. The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
7. Maps that show a larger area with less detail. (2 words)
8. Phenomenon spread out over a large area.
11. A thematic map that shows a specific statistic by changing the size of a country on the map.
12. Type of map that people refer to for general information about places.
15. A thematic map that uses colors and patterns to show location of spatial data.
16. A description of where something is in relation to other things. (2 words)
19. The distance north or south of the equator.
21. Phenomenon that are equally spaced from a center point forming a circle.
24. The distance of features above sea level.
26. The imaginary line that circles the globe exactly half way between the North and South Poles.
28. A reference map that shows natural features such as mountains and rivers.
29. A reference map that shows human-created boundaries such as countries and states.
34. A type of isoline map that shows elevation.
35. How quickly and easily people in one location can interact with people in another.