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MAPS

PURPOSES OF MAPS To find locations on the earth’s surface To determine direction or distance To understand information about places

Types of Maps Physical Focuses on mountains, rivers, oceans etc. Purpose-Identify locations of land masses & waterways

Physical Map-U.S.

Political Purpose-locate and identify countries and state borders

Political Map of Africa

Thematic Maps Purpose- Show a specific theme or topic within a certain place or region. Ex: Population Density in the U.S.

What is the most accurate representation of the Earth? What is the problem with this representation?

Key Terms Globe- a scale model of the earth. Map- a flat representation of all or part of the earth’s surface.

Map Projections Ways of showing round Earth on flat maps. Using a flat map causes distortion—usually size, shapes, distance.