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Maps and Map Skills
U.S./World History
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What is a map?
A map is a two dimensional graphic representation of a part or all of the Earth’s surface.
Shows us physical and political features of the Earth.
Can also show us information such as population density or climate.
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Scale of a Map
Different maps have different scales.
For example, we wouldn’t use a map of the U.S. to find a point in Atlanta.
As we zoom in, scale becomes larger.
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Important Parts of a Map Compass Rose- shows direction on a map.
Scale- shows what a distance on a map is actually equal to on Earth.
Key- tells us what different symbols, colors and lines on a map mean.
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Map Projections
Map projections are ways of showing a round Earth on a flat map.
There is no perfect map…all flat maps distort the Earth in some way.
Distortions may include: change in shape, change of distance, change in size, change in direction.
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The Globe
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Mercator Projection
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Robinson Projection
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Interrupted Projection
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Different Types of Maps
Physical Maps Shows features such
as mountains, plains, rivers and oceans.
Focus is on natural features and not cities, countries, and borders.
I see the Alps Mts. but have no idea where Paris is.
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Different Types of Maps
Political Maps The focus is on cities,
countries, states, and borders.
I see France but where is the Danube River?
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Different Types of Maps Thematic/ Special
Purpose Map These maps focus on
specific information such as population density or resource distribution.
I see that there is a low risk of forest fires in Ireland, but what ocean is Ireland surrounded by?
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Different Types of Maps
Historical Maps Shows how a certain
area has changed over time.
Shows what a certain area used to look like.
I see the Holy Roman Empire, but where’s Germany?
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Different Types of Maps
The Globe• A globe is the most
accurate representation of the Earth because it is round like the Earth.
• A globe shows us the truest sizes of land and bodies of water.