World Geog. Chap 1-2
Published on Dec 03, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Geography
The study of Earth
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Maps and their challenges:
When we flatten a round world, we distort size, shape, distance and direction.
Photo by Stijn Vogels
Aerial photos and satellite images provide current information on the Earth but lack detail and flatten images
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Geographic Information Systems or GIS, is a computer-based system that links information to locations.
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Map Projections
Photo by Gueorgui Tcherednitchenko
Equal Area Projection
An equal area map that shows the correct size of landmasses but their shapes are altered.
Photo by SEDACMaps
Robinson Projection
Many Geographers believe this is the best world map available. This projection shows most distances, sizes and shapes quite accurately.
Photo by Kevin M. Gill
What are the parts of a Map?
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The Key:
The section of the map that explains the symbols and shading on the map.
Photo by ~Brenda-Starr~
Reading Maps
What can a map tell us? That depends on the type of map!
