1. The Geographer’s Tools
Ch. 1 Sect. 2
The
Geographer’s
Tools

2. Key Terms; Sect. 2 Topographic Map Globe Landsat Map
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Globe
Map
Cartographer
Map Projection

3. Globe
A Globe is a 3 dimensional representation of the earth. It provides a way to view the earth as it travels through space.

4. Map
A two dimensional representation of the earth’s surface. A disadvantage of a map is that distortion occurs as the earth’s surface is flattened to create the map

5. Cartographer
A map maker, reduces some types of distortion by using different types of map projections.

6. Map Projections
Is a way of drawing the earth’s surface that reduces the distortions caused by presenting a round earth on flat paper.

7. 3 Types of Maps
General reference: Show’s natural and man-made features on the earth.
Thematic: Emphasize specific kinds of information; ex: climate or population density.
Navigational: Sailors and pilots use this type to help find exact location.

8. What does all this stuff mean???
Reading a Map
What does all this stuff mean???

9. Map Key

10. Read and understand a map!!

11. Map Projections Planar Projection Conical Projection
Cylindrical Projection

12. Planar Projections

13. Conical Projections

14. Cylindrical Projections

15. More Cylindrical Projections

16. Using Different Types of Maps (Pg 20-23)

20. Thematic Maps

22. Flow Line Maps

23. Map Practice