Types of Maps
–A map drawn to scale using symbols and colours to indicate major roads for transportation purposes.
General purpose
Road Map
•identifies the area shown, topic, focus, or purpose of the map
title
•Each characteristic of the Earth’s surface is mapped on a layer which can be viewed independently, or in combination with other layers.
GIS (Geographic Information System)
Humans adapt and change the environment while depending upon it.
Human-environment interaction
90 Degrees
East
–A map that reveals the geographic patterns of statistical data
Thematic Map
•explains the meaning of symbols and coloursused on the map
legend
What are two common geotechnologies that can be used to find where things are located (we used them).
Google Earth
Google Maps
Communication is a form of this theme?
Movement
West
270 Degrees
Depicts the height of land features
Topographic Map
•represents the relationship between distance on the map and distance in the real world
scale
•a "constellation" of 24 well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
These are defined in many ways including area, vegetation, political divisions, etc
Regions
South
180 Degrees
Google Maps
Digital Maps
•sets the map apart from other information
border
What are 3 real world uses for GIS?
Public utilities
Emergency services
Realestate
Marketing
These differences can take many forms including physical or cultural differences
Place
0 Degrees
North
–Are designed to display distributions over the Earth’s surface
Thematic Map
•indicates how recent the map is
date of publication
Name 3 devices that have GPS capabilities.
Hand held device
Computer/laptop
Cell phone/tablet/watch
in-car (dash)
explained by identifying landmarks, direction, or distance between places
location
360 Degrees
North