Map Projections
Each type of map projection solves some problems dealing with this, but does not solve all such problems
distortion
Lines measuring distance north or south of the equator
latitude
Refers to the height and depth of land features in relation to surrounding land
relief
In addition to a map, most of the visual information about geography appears in this form
globe
What does GPS stand for?
Global positioning system (of satellites)
The first important cylindrical map projection
Mercator
Run north and south around the earth
longitude
Used to show the earth's round surface on a flat map
map projection
Verbal instructions to go to a certain location
mental map
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain the Creation Mandate.
This projection minimizes all four types of distortion
Robinson's
Run east and west around the earth
latitude
Map projection based on tracing shadows cast when a paper is wrapped in the shape of a cylinder around a wire globe
cylindrical projection
A typical globe is covered by 12 strips of paper called this
gores
Line that divides the earth into a lower half and an upper half
equator
Most useful for showing wide regions
conic
Any imaginary line that cuts the earth into two hemispheres
great circle
Map projection that is interrupted with gaps or cuts
interrupted projection
This type of map records information about a region or nation's climate, resources, or population
Thematic
Lines of separate colors on a relief map to indicate the same altitude
contour lines
Name six types of map projections
cylindrical conic
Robinson's Mercator's
azimuthal Goode's
Lines that separate colors on a relief map
contour lines
Geographic information gathered by aircraft or satellites
remote sensing
Name the four types of map distortions
area shape
distance direction
The pleasing of one of more senses
aesthetics (beauty)