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Unit 1 Maps & Tools

Maps and geospatial technologies

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What are physical features? Things made by nature
What does a physical map show? Natural features like deserts and mountains
What does a political map show? Country boundaries and major cities
What does a population density map show? Average number of people per square mile
What does a product/economic map show? Natural resources, land use, and things people grow or create in an area
What does a climate map show? Average temperatures and precipitation in an area
What are some of the different types of satellites? Weather, GPS, Communication, Photography
What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)? A computer program that can LAYER maps together to help people make decisions.
What does a topographic map show? Shows how high or steep the land is an area
What is the difference between large-scale and small-scale maps? Large-scale maps are more zoomed IN
On a topographic map, if the contour lines are close together, the land is: Steep
Name some people who use GIS. Business owners, governments, farmers, first responders...
Where are satellites found? Out in space, orbiting Earth
How many satellites are there at any time? Thousands!!
What is precipitation? Moisture from the sky (rain, snow, etc.)
What is distortion? When the size or shape of places is wrong on maps
Why does distortion happen? Because Earth is a sphere (3-D) and maps are flat (2-D)
Why do globes NOT have distortion? Because a globe is a sphere, same as the Earth
Created by: lisalunn
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