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The _____________ Tools Chapter 1-2
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Globes and Maps ________ Globes are the best representation of the earth They are able to show the oceans and continents as _____ shapes Scale and relative size is only ________
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Weaknesses of Globes Lack Detail _____________
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Maps and Mapping Flat maps portray the round earth…ON FLAT PAPER! Shapes are stretched ___________, or loss of accuracy To Large or small Locations are out of place Mapmakers use surveys, measurements, and satellites to help them.
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Aerial Photos Satellite images Assist map makers Can not show items hidden underground GIS (Geographic _____________ Systems) Computer-based system that links information to locations Can be helpful to shop owners, and gov’t
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Squishing it all on the Map ______________a mapmaker who first drew a map for sailors All lines were straight Showed directions accurately Size and distance were ______________ Projection- Method of mapping the earth on a flat surface
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Mercator Continued Area near the poles looked bigger Land near the equator was accurate Correct shapes but not ________________
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The ___________ Projection Most Geographers believe that it is the best world map available Accurately shows distance, shape, and size. Distortion occurs at the edge of the map
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Other Maps Road map Street map Map of the State park
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Reading Maps Parts of a map __________ Rose- Diagram of a compass showing directions Shows Cardinal Directions & Intermediate Directions Scale Bar- Shows how distance on a map compares to actual distance Key/ Legend- ____________________________
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