Maps SOL WG.1c. Maps Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth.
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MapsMaps
Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth
Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth
Advantages of MapsAdvantages 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
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 MapsDisadvantages 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
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 MapsDifferent Types of Maps
Political Maps Physical Maps Topographic Maps Thematic Maps Cartograms
Political Maps Physical Maps Topographic Maps Thematic Maps Cartograms
Political MapsPolitical Maps
Political maps show man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries
Political maps show man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries
Physical MapsPhysical Maps
Physical maps help you see the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area
Physical maps help you see the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area
Thematic MapsThematic Maps Thematic maps show specific types
of information. Here are some examples of thematic maps:
Qualitative maps Cartograms Flow line maps
Thematic maps show specific types of information. Here are some examples of thematic maps:
Qualitative maps Cartograms Flow line maps
Thematic MapsThematic Maps Other types of thematic maps: Population distribution and density Economic activity Resource Language Ethnicity
Other types of thematic maps: Population distribution and density Economic activity Resource Language Ethnicity
Thematic MapsThematic Maps
Other types of thematic maps: Climate Precipitation Vegetation
Other types of thematic maps: Climate Precipitation Vegetation
Small Scale MapsSmall 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
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
Large Scale MapsLarge 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
A large scale map shows a small area with much more detail
A large scale is used to see relative location within a region
What Is A Mental MapWhat 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.
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…?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?
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…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.
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
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
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
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