1. Mapping Your Data Christopher Martin [email_address] 2. Data Models Two primary data models used when making maps Raster Data Vector Data 3. Raster Data Consists of discrete…

Slide 1 Map Projections An important consideration in mapping our world Slide 2 Issues and Limitations Map projections are attempts to portray the surface of the earth or…

Slide 1 MAP PROJECTIONS Slide 2  What is a Map Projection?  Properties of Map Projections  Types of Map Projections Slide 3 What is a Map Projection? THE ONLY TRUE…

Slide 1 MAP PROJECTIONS Robinson Compromises Polar Areas Hard to see the poles Shows minimal distortion. Used by schools MercatorAreas larger near the poles. Greenland looks…

TOOLS OF GEOGRAPHY TOOLS TO USE Maps- two-dimensional graphic representations of selected parts of the earthâs surface Globes- a three-dimensional representation of the…

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Chapter 3 Models of the Earth 3.2 Mapping Earthâs Surface 3.2 Mapping Earthâs Surface Objectives Explain two ways that scientists get data to make…

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Chapter 3 Models of the Earth 3.2 Mapping Earthâs Surface 3.2 Mapping Earthâs Surface Objectives Explain two ways that scientists get data to make…

Slide 1Distortion All maps have distortion What type of distortion do each of these maps have? Compare and contrast – What is the purpose (how is it used) – How is it…