Transcript WG1c - HuguenotFreshman

Maps
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Maps
 Maps are two dimensional
representations of the earth
Advantages of Maps
 Maps are cheaper than globes
 Maps show detail
 Maps can show themes (thematic
maps) and be used for comparing
things
 Maps can be put into a book called
an atlas
 Maps are portable
Disadvantages of Maps
 Maps are distorted because the
earth is not flat
 Maps can distort shape, area,
direction, and distance
 This problem is somewhat solved
by different map projections
Different Types of Maps
 Political Maps
 Physical Maps
 Topographic Maps
 Thematic Maps
 Cartograms
Political Maps
 Political maps show man-made
features such as cities, states,
provinces, territories, or countries
Physical Maps
 Physical maps help you see the
type of landforms and bodies of
water in a specific area
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Thematic Maps
 Thematic maps show specific types
of information. Here are some
examples of thematic maps:
 Qualitative maps
 Cartograms
 Flow line maps
Cartogram
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Thematic Maps
 Other types of thematic maps:
 Population distribution and density
 Economic activity
 Resource
 Language
 Ethnicity
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Thematic Maps
 Other types of thematic maps:
 Climate
 Precipitation
 Vegetation
Small Scale Maps
 Maps can be large or small scale
 A small scale map shows a large
area but without much detail.
 A small scale is used to see relative
location in a region or between
regions
Small Scale
Road Map
Large Scale
Road Map
Large Scale Maps
 A large scale map shows a small
area with much more detail
 A large scale is used to see relative
location within a region
Mental Maps
What Is A Mental Map
 A mental map is a map in your mind. We
all have mental maps but some are more
refined than others. We all have a mental
map of the world. Some people know more
countries but we should all know basic
things like where the continents are in
relation to each other.
Do You Need A Map To…?
 Find your way to the bus stop in the
morning?
 Go to the bathroom in school?
 Get around Newport News?
 Find countries such as Iraq, China, and
Russia?
People Use Mental Maps…
 To carry out daily activities such as
shopping and going to school or
work.
 Give directions to other people.
 Understand world events.
Ways Mental Maps Can Be
Developed and Refined
 Comparing sketch maps to maps in atlases or other
resources
 Describing the location of places in terms of
reference points
 Describing the location of places in terms of
geographic features and land forms
 Describing the location of places in terms of the
human characteristics of a place
Mental Map of San Francisco
Mental Map of Boston
Mental Map