Mapping Earth’s Surface Chapter 1. A framework of lines that helps to transfer points on Earth’s surface onto a flat map. map projection.
Models of Earth Snow Day 2. How can you flatten the curved Earth? 1. using a felt-tip pen (sharpie), make a rough sketch of the outlines of the continents.
Unit I - Maps. Cartography Cartography – science of map- making Cartography – science of map- making Cartographers must choose: Cartographers must choose:
Maps & Distortion Presentation created by Robert L. Martinez Primary Content Source: Geography Alive! Regions and People.
Maps, Scale, Space, and Place. Absolute distance- The distance that can be measured with a standard unit of length, such as a mile or kilometer. Absolute.
HOW GEOGRAPHERS LOOK AT THE WORLD. 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY 1. Location : Where is it? 2. Place: What is it like? 3. Region : How are places similar.
Climate Change Factors that Affect Climate. Atmosphere –The atmosphere of Earth is a layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's.
Maps & Distortion
Mapping Earth’s Surface
Models of Earth
Ch 1 The Global Environment
