1. Maps

2. A map is a flat representation of Earth’s surface.
MAPS
A map is a flat representation of Earth’s surface.

3. Legend
The Legend tells you what the symbols on a map mean

4. Map Scale
The map scale tells us how much larger the actual thing is than the map
Helps calculate distances between places

5. Compass Rose The compass rose helps you find direction on a map
Tells you which direction each of the four cardinal points is located (North, South, East and West)

6. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
Latitude
The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

7. The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.
Longitude
The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

8. Can all of Earth’s features be represented on a flat surface?
Map Projections
Can all of Earth’s features be represented on a flat surface?

11. Mercator Projection

13. Polar Projection

14. Robinson Projection

15. Raised Relief Physical Map

17. Political Map
Political Maps show political divisions (boundaries) such as countries, states, counties, etc.
Often use color coding to distinguish political divisions

20. Thematic Maps
Thematic maps are special purpose maps which show specific kinds of information.

21. US Population Density

22. US Climate Map

23. US Agriculture Map

24. Topographic Map
A map that represents Earth’s surface in three dimensions; It shows elevation, distance, directions, and slope angles.

25. Contour Line
Line on a topographic map that indicates elevation; Every point along a contour line has the same elevation.

26. Contour Interval
On a topographic map, tells the distance in elevation between adjacent contour lines.

27. The closer the lines are together, the steeper the slope.
Topographic Map
The closer the lines are together, the steeper the slope.