2. 1. On this day in 1964: “He was the lone assassin.”
Bellringer:
1. On this day in 1964: “He was the lone assassin.”
2. By the end of class you will be able to explain
maps.
3. There is a quiz tomorrow over latitude, longitude,
and the earth-sun relationship.
Note: If you were absent yesterday you will need to get the
location notes from Mr. Bird’s website.

3. MAPS

6. Cartography The science of making maps. Cartographer:
someone who makes maps

7. Time Zones

8. Parts of a Map
Title
Legend or
Key
Texas Counties
Compass
Rose
Scale

9. Maps vs. Globes Globes are accurate because the earth is a sphere
Globes distort nothing
Globes are difficult to carry around in your pocket
Maps are easily transportable
World maps are distorted since the earth is not flat
Most distort the areas near the poles
Maps of smaller areas (i.e. Hood County) are accurate

10. The GREAT CIRCLE ROUTE is like
taking a string and stretching it
across a globe to find the
shortest distance.
A map does not always show
the shortest distance between
two points.

11. Map Projections
Common projection – minimal distortion of size and shape. Shown as having rounded sides and flattened top and bottom.

12. Interrupted Projections
How would these projections be good or bad?

13. Other projections
Remember – all projections distort something!

14. It’s all about perspective!
What is different about this map?

15. Types of Maps
Physical Map – shows physical features and topography

16. Political Map – shows man-made boundaries and political divisions.

17. Special Purpose Map – features one item to focus on
Growing Zones
Road Map
Seating Layout

18. Here is a map of the world:

19. Look at the same map: This map shows the infant mortality rate…
…babies who die before they are one year old.
This type of map is a “Cartogram”.

20. This cartogram shows the number of people with AIDS.

21. Men Who Smoke
Women Who Smoke
These cartograms shows the people who smoke by gender.

22. This is a cartogram showing people who drink alcohol.

23. This is a cartogram showing how people die from…..
Why so many in Japan?
Avalanches
This is a cartogram showing how people die from…..

24. What would a cartogram of McDonald’s Restaurants look like?

25. The End
Avalanches