Map Tools
A device that specifies direction?
Compass
What ocean surrounds North America?
Arctic Ocean
A projection of a flat surface that bend the dimensions and shape of Earth’s surface
Planar Map Projection
Show boundary lines like countries, territory, states, cities, etc.
Political
words or phrases that explain features on the map
Labels
A 3D model of the Earth?
Globe
What ocean surrounds South America?
Pacific Ocean
A estimate onto a cone that shows the shape of the Earth fairly accurately but distorts the area of dry land at the edges (hint: cone)
Conical Map Projection (hint: cone)
Shows natural physical features - land forms, and water sources found in specific areas
Physical
It can also be called “key” explains the symbols and use of color on map
Legend
A 2D presentation of an region of land or sea showing physical features?
Map
What Ocean is in the South of Asia?
Indian Ocean
A estimate onto a cylinder that shows the entire earth on a map
Compromise Map Projection
Show details based on a theme such as population, climate, life expectancy, crime, etc.
(Hint: There are 3 types)
Thematic
Imaginary; horizontal line at the center of the Earth running East & West
Equator
/A network of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on Earth?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Southern/Antarctica Ocean
3 Types of Map Projections:
Sizes are distorted, compressed at equator, continents are scrunched together
Mercator Compromise Projection
Uses colors, symbols, dots, or lines to show information (hint: typical map)
Qualitative (hint: typical map)
Imaginary; vertical line at the center of the Earth running North & South
Prime Meridian
Technology that uses digital map to create a data-bank. Different data layers can be combined to produce these special maps?
Geography Information System (GIS)
mWhat 3 Oceans surround Australia?
Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Southern/Antarctic Ocean
3 Types of Map Projections:
Shape & sizes are correct, land near the poles is flat (consequently incorrect)
Robinson Compromise Projection
Illustrates movement of people, goods, ideas, animals, or even glaciers. Usually shown through a series of arrows
Flow-Line
Shows ratio between unit of length on a map and a unit of distance on the earth
Scale