Geography - What is the difference between a meridian

geography

The topic of this Homework is latitude and longitude, map projections, map scales, and modern mapping technologies. Address the following:

· What is the difference between a meridian (or longitude) and a parallel (or latitude)? Indicate the latitude and longitude of your home.

· What are the four types of distortions that can result from map projections?

· What are the three ways to indicate scale on a map?

· What are GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing and how do these technologies contribute to more accurate and timely geographic information on Earth?

· How do you use these technologies (if any) in your everyday life?

The body of the papers should be 2-3 pp. long, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and a 12 point font. Use APA style for citations and provide a reference page. Your textbook, lectures, and other assigned resources should be your main source of information used.