What tools do geographers use?
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| geography | The study of the physical features of the earth, its people and cultures.
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| map | a flat representation of a part of Earth.
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| atlas | a book of maps.
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| globe | A model of the Earth.
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| aerial photographs | photographs taken from the sky and used to create maps
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| satellite phtotgraphs | photographs taken from space
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| Infographics | Information Graphics are visual symbols of data
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| Geographic Information System (GIS) | computer-based program used to store, manage, and analyze data
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| physical map | shows the features or land forms of an area (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.
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| road map | shows major highways, airports, cities, railroads, etc.
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| political map | shows countries, borders, major cities
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| climate map | shows the average weather of a region
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| topographical map | includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area
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| resource map | shows the distribution of various resources such as minerals, lumber, agriculture
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| economic map | shows information about wealth or money
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| cartographer | person who makes maps
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| projection | picture of the earth drawn on a flat surface
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