Cartographic skills key terms

ground photograph

A photograph taken from the ground level that captures the landscape and features visible from that perspective.

aerial photograph

A photograph taken from an elevated position, typically from an aircraft or drone, providing a bird's-eye view of the landscape.

sketch map

A simplified drawing that represents the main features of an area, often used to convey information quickly.

annotation

A note added to a diagram or map that provides additional information or explanation about specific features.

label

In Cartographic skills, label means a word or phrase used to describe or identify a feature on a diagram, map, or photograph. This matters in Cartographic skills because it supports the learning objective to label and annotate diagrams, maps, graphs, sketches and photographs. Use label only in this subtopic-relevant sense so the definition stays concise, evidence-aware, and useful for AQA GCSE Geography 8035 revision.

annotate

To add notes or comments to a diagram, map, or photograph to provide additional information or context.