Cartography quiz

science of mapmaking

imaginary line that lies at 0 degrees latitude and circles the Earth midway between the north and south poles, dividing the Earth into the northern hemisphere and the southen hemisphere

distance in degrees north and south of the equator; they RUN east and west and are parallel

distance in degrees east and west of the prime meridian; they RUN north and south and meet and the poles

imaginary line representing 0 degrees longitude, running from the north pole through Greenwhcih, Englandm to the south pole

the 180 degree meridian, whcih serves as the transition line for calendar days

map that uses contour lines, symbols, and color to show changes in the elevation of Earth's surface and features, such as mountains, bridges, and rivers

a line on a topographic map that connects equal points of elevation

difference in eleveation between two side-by-side contour lines on a topographic map

key that explains what the symbols on a map represent

ratio between the distances shown on a map and the actual distances on Earth

process of gathering data about Earth from far above the planet's surface

Satellite-based navigation system that permits a user to pinpoint his or her exact location on Earth