Map Projections
The Most Common Type of Map Projection
Mercator Projection
What is the Mercator Projection best used for?
Navigation
What is the term for the difference in accuracy when transferring Earth's 3D surface onto a 2D map?
Distortion
A map that shows general geographic information, showing the location of physical and political features like cities, landmarks, boundaries, and roads.
Reference Maps
This type of software is what runs Google and Apple Maps
GPS (Global Positioning Software)
The Type of Projection That Has Gaps
Interrupted Type
What type of map is best used in urban planning?
Political Maps
What does a large scale map show compared to a small scale map?
A large-scale map shows a smaller area with more detail, while a small-scale map shows a larger area with less detail
A thematic map that uses varying shades or colors to represent data values across different geographic regions.
Cloropleth
Software used to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic data, allowing users to create layered maps that reveal patterns and relationships.
GIS or Geographic Information Systems
What Projection is the Most Balanced
Robinson Projection
Which map is best utilized to show the GDP of various countries by size?
Cartograph
What is the term used to describe the ratio of a distance on a map to the corresponding distance on the ground?
Map Scale
A map that represents the elevation and landforms of an area using contour lines to show changes in terrain and height.
Topographic Map
The Art and Science of Map Making
Cartography
What map projection is best for world maps?
Winkel Tripel Projection
What type of maps are Electoral College Maps?
Cloropleths
What are the three main types of map scale, and how do they differ?
Verbal - In words
Fractional or Ratio - Using a Fraction or Ratio
Graphic - Lines used to show distance
A Map that uses size and shape distortion to convey specific meanings about that area.
Cartographs
What is the acquisition of information about the earth's surface using satellite or areal imagery?
Remote Sensing
This Type of Map has Little to No Distortion
AuthaGraphy projection
What map is best used to show how people or things are transported between places?
Flow-Line Maps.
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of using a physical map compared to a political map?
Physical Maps show features like Mountains and Rivers. Political Maps only show man made features.
Maps that show the movement or flow of people, places or goods.
Flow Line Maps
A framework that enables the sharing and integration of geographic data across different organizations and sectors