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What are the three key attributes that define any map?
What are the three key attributes that define any map?
- Title, Scale, Projection (correct)
- Title, Legend, Grid System
- Scale, Orientation, Legend
- Projection, Legend, Color Scale
Which type of map would best display population density?
Which type of map would best display population density?
- Thematic Map (correct)
- General Purpose Map
- Topographic Map
- Physical Map
Which of the following grid systems is most commonly used in Military maps?
Which of the following grid systems is most commonly used in Military maps?
- Universal Grid
- Latitude-Longitude Grid
- Alphanumeric Grid
- Military Grid (correct)
What is the baseline for measuring longitude?
What is the baseline for measuring longitude?
What is the significance of the Golden Rule in Military/Grid Maps?
What is the significance of the Golden Rule in Military/Grid Maps?
Why are time zones generally 15° wide?
Why are time zones generally 15° wide?
Which compass direction is located between North and East?
Which compass direction is located between North and East?
What is an example of a Point feature on a map?
What is an example of a Point feature on a map?
Flashcards
Map Attributes
Map Attributes
The three key characteristics that define any map: Title, Legend, and Scale.
Map Scale
Map Scale
Shows the relationship between distances on a map and distances on the Earth's surface.
Map Grid Systems
Map Grid Systems
Systems of lines used to locate places on a map, including alphanumeric and lat/long.
Geographic Grid
Geographic Grid
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Time Zones
Time Zones
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Time Zones and Earth rotation
Time Zones and Earth rotation
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Compass Bearings
Compass Bearings
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Map Types
Map Types
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Study Notes
Maps and Map Elements
- Maps have three key defining attributes
- Six basic features of all maps
- Distinguishing small, medium, and large-scale maps using direct statements, representative fractions, and line scales
- Identifying point, line, and area features/symbols on maps
- Using a legend to interpret maps and map features
Map Types & Grid Systems
- Distinguishing between general-purpose, thematic, and topographic maps
- Identifying and describing three types of grid systems (alphanumeric, latitude-longitude, military grid)
- Understanding general-purpose, general-purpose latitude-longitude, and military grid maps
- Knowing the golden rule, eastings/northings, and differences between 4 and 6-digit reference numbers
Geographic Reference Systems
- Knowing the five major lines of latitude and two major lines of longitude, major parallels and polar/temperate/tropical zones
- Understanding relative locations, labeling/identifying alpha-numeric grids on maps, and latitude/longitude coordinates
- Definitions and examples of baseline, equator, prime meridian, sea level, and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Geo-referencing
- Calculating 16 compass points and bearings on a compass rose
- Identifying cardinal (primary), ordinal (secondary), and other (tertiary) points/bearings on a compass rose
- Calculating complex bearings
- Geo-referencing using relative location
Time Zones
- Identifying and locating the 5+1 time zones in Canada and GMT on maps
- Comparing standard time (ST) and universal time (UTC or GMT)
- Understanding the rationale behind time zones (reasoning)
- Explaining why time zones are generally 15 degrees wide
- Explaining why time zones in the real world aren't precisely 15 degrees wide and how adjustments are made
- Calculating times within Canada, between Canada and GMT, and globally, using time zone maps.
- Calculating departure/arrival scenarios within Canada's time zones and from/to Canada to GMT considering world time zone maps
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