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Method of collecting data and measurements of the surrounding land which is used to map out areas
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Loss of accuracy in a map; a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map.
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Method of mapping the Earth's round surface onto a flat map.
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If you were taking a roadtrip with your family and your GPS stopped, would you stop at the nearest store to buy a map or a globe?
Provide 2 reasons why your choice would make the most sense.
What do you call a geographer who specializes in making maps?
mapographer
cartographer
geologist
photographer
Which of the following are weaknesses of globes?
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Globes lack detail that maps can provide
Globes have a lot of distortion, especially near the North and South Pole
Globes are not easy to carry around with you
Globes only allow you to view 1/2 of the Earth at a time
Why do all world maps have distortion?
It is impossible to transfer Earth's round surface onto a flat surface.
It is only possible for map makers to see and draw 1/2 of the Earth at a time.
There is still a lot undiscovered land in the world that can not be mapped
There is not enough room on a map to fit everything
An inaccuracy, or loss of accuracy in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map is referred to as
scale
distortion
projection
distance
Cartographers must gather information from several places to create a map. Check ALL of the sources from which a cartographer might gather this information.
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satellite cameras stationed in space
images captured by the Google car driving through a neighborhood
photographs taken overhead by a drone
photographs taken overhead by a helicopter
Drag each map tool to its correct description.
Item 1
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Used to show where in the world the subject matter is located.
Used to calculate distance from one location to another.
Used to identify what various colors or symbols on a map represent.
Used to determine in which direction one would travel from one place to the next.
Used to determine the subject matter of a map.
A computer program that stores geographic data and produces different maps to show the data is called a:
geometry information source
cartography system
geographic information system
geology mapping system
Which of the following best represents a use for a GIS - Geographic Information system?
The military needs to see where to station their troops throughout a region
A businessman wants to determine the best location for his new coffee shop
A contractor wants to see which area is best to build a new housing development
All of the above
Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.
Mercator
Equal Area
Robinson
Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.
Mercator
Equal Area
Robinson
Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.
Mercator
Equal Area
Robinson
Which is the most accurate representation of Earth's surface?
