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Cartography flashcards covering latitude, longitude, Mercator projection, and topographic maps for Grade 12.
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Cartography and Map Projections Flashcards

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This 18-card flashcard set covers essential cartography and map-reading concepts for 12th Grade earth science. Topics include latitude and longitude, map projections (Mercator, Conic, Azimuthal), topographic features like elevation and contour intervals, and remote-sensing methods. Use it for vocabulary review, geography exam preparation, or reference during map-analysis activities.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Earth Science
Grade Level:
12th Grade
Updated March 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Map
  • True North
  • Equator
  • Latitude
  • Meridians
  • Longitude
  • Greenwich England
  • Mercator Projection
  • Conic Projection
  • Azimuthal Projection
  • Aerial Photographs
  • Remote Sensing
  • Tropographic Map
  • Elevation
  • contour intervals
  • Relief
  • Index Contour
  • Symbols

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