Map Projections
This projection shows the poles the best
planar projection
The exact spot of a place using longitude and latitude
absolute location
Tells you what the symbols and colors mean.
legend / key
GPS
A map that shows population, climate, or languages
a map with a specific theme
thematic map
this projection stretches land near the poles but is good for direction
cylindrical projection
elevation
compass rose
GIS
A map you keep in your head
mental map
This projection shows Earth using a cone, good for middle latitudes.
conic projection
The differences in height between landforms in an area
relief
Shows how distances on a map compare to real life
scale
Collecting info about Earth far away using satellites or planes
remote sensing
Which projection is best for navigating ships
cylindrical projection
The shortest path between 2 places on Earth
great circle route
This type of location describes where something is in relation to something else
relative location
tells you what the map is about
title
machines in space that orbit Earth and send back information
satellites
up / down
latitude
which projection is best for airline routes across the globe
what is a planar projection
The 0 degree line of latitude
Equator
lines on a map that represent rivers, roads, or borders
line symbols
One strength and one weakness of geospatial tools
fast / clear / saves lives
old / wrong / missing information
system of imaginary lines that measure east - west of the Prime Meridian
side to side
longitude