Map Projections
Types of Maps
Locations and Regions
Vocabulary
Random
100
The change in size, shape, direction, or distance of something once a globe converted to a map
Distortion
100
What type of map?
Dot-Density Map
100
List the 4 varying scales of maps
–Local
–Regional
–National
–Global
100
The use of the Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources in ways that ensure resource availability in the future
Sustainability
100
Shows LARGE area with SMALL amounts of data
Small Scale Maps
200
What type of projection is this?
Mercator
200
What type of map?
Cartogram
200
5705 Middle Valley Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
Absolute Location
200
the level at which data is displayed on a map (global, regional, national, or local)
Scale of Analysis
200
The act of an individual physically visiting a location or place and recording, firsthand, information there
Field Observation/Fieldwork
300
What type of map projection is this?
Robinson
300
What type of map? (Used for weather and elevation.)
Isoline (Topographic Map)
300
What is this type of region?
Functional
300
Is a computer based system that stores information linked to geographic locations
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
300
Surveying damage from Hurricane Erin using a drone
Remote Sensing
400
The process of a cartographer (map maker) showing the curved surface of the earth on a flat surface (map)
Map Projection
400
What type of map?
Use various colors, shades of one color, or patterns to show the location and distribution of spatial data.
Choropleth Map
400
This type of region is based on people's beliefs, feelings, and attitudes of a region
Perceptual (Vernacular)
400
▪More modern interpretation.
▪Acknowledges the limitations imposed by the natural environment, but focuses on the role of human culture and technology to modify and respond to the environment to better fit human needs.
▪Example:
Possibilism
400
The environment, most notably its physical factors such as landforms and climate, determines human culture and development
Environmental Determinism
500
What map projection is this?
Gall Peters
500
______________________ maps communicate information about a place - spatial aspects - what is it like there?
Examples
a.Choropleth
b.Dot-Density
c.Graduated/Proportional Symbol
d.Cartogram
e.Isoline & Topographic
Thematic Map
500
When you leave the high school, work your way to the tennis courts and then across the street and you will find your way to Marco's. What kind of geographic theme is being used in the description above?
Relative Location/Direction
500
Satellites orbit the earth and communicate locational information to receivers (Absolute location)
Satellite Navigation Systems/Global Positioning System (GPS)
500
If the objects in an area are close together
Ex. South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia OR cities (New York City, Paris, etc.)
Clustering
600
All Maps are SADD because they distort.... (4 things)
Shape, Area, Distance, Direction
600
________________maps provide general information/navigation/location
Examples:
a.Political - states/countries/capitals
b.Physical- natural features
c.Road- highways, streets, etc.
Reference Map
600
These types of regions are typically used to determine and outline government, cultural and economic areas - ex. The Appalachian Mountains
Formal
600
_______________________________ is the solution to distance decay because technology (internet,cell phones) is allowing us to communicate more across longer distances. (technology seems to be bringing people closer together even though their distances are the same)
Time-Space Compression
600
Factors that contribute to the uniqueness of a location.
Sense of Place