Slide 1 Slide 2 Types of Maps Mercator Projections Conic Projections Gnomonic Projections Topographic Maps Slide 3 Mercator Projections Mercator Projection Is a map that…

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Isolines An isoline is a line connecting points of equal value. Examples of isolines: Isotherms: points of equal temperature Isobar: points of equal barometric (air) pressure…

Fields & Isolines Fields & Isolines Field: region of space which there is a Measurable quantity of a given property at every point. EXAMPLES: AIR TEMP AIR PRESSURE…

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Topic: Mapping Fields Topic: Mapping Fields Fields â Think of a football field The numbers represent distance to goal What is the distance to the goal at this point? What…

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Types of Maps Mercator Projections Conic Projections Gnomonic Projections Topographic Maps Mercator Projections Mercator Projection Is a map that has parallel lines of longitude…

PowerPoint Presentation Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 Essential Question: NONE Write the Essential Question from above on the sheet provided to you at the door, keep in…