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geographical terms
learn some terms of geography
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01/30/2006

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1. robinson projection
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1. A projection used for geographic maps.
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2. mercator projection
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2. A mathemtical way of showing a map of the world on a flat surface.
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3. general purpose map
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3. Are types of general and special and texas general maps, they all fall under a category.
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4. absolute location
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4. The exact position of soemthing on earth.
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5. conic projection
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5. A projection that distorts distance and scale except on standard parallels.
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6. grid system
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6. A set of lines crossing and making right angles all over a map.
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7. interdependent
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7. Being mutually dependent.
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8. relative location
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8. A location in which one place is in comarison to another place.
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9. meridians
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9. Lines of longitudes intersecting at right angles.
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10. topography
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10. Is a 3d map with features that rise up and is well colored showing difference in elavation and water and land.
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