1.2 - The Geographer’s Tools

The Geographer’s ToolsThe Geographer’s ToolsChapter 2, Section 2Chapter 2, Section 2

1.Maps and Globes

a.Globe

• A three dimensional representation of the earth

• Most accurate

• Not practical for storing in your pocket

a.Map

• Two dimensional representation of the earth

• Portable, but distortion occurs

• A cartographer is a mapmaker

2. The Science of mapmaking

• What is used in making the map?

b.Surveying

• Examining the area to be mapped. This typically involves the use of…

c.Satellites

• Landsat and Geostationary Operational Environment Satellites (GOES) scans the earth and its terrain.

• Geographic Information Systems stores all the various data