what is geography?
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WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?. Most people think geography is just about simply knowing where things are on a map. If the answer is “YOU BET IT DOES!” that is when geographers want to investigate!. BUT . . . does it make a difference where things are located? . BIG IDEA. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
Most people think
geography is just about
simply knowing
where things are on a map.
BUT . . . does it make a
difference where things are located?
If the answer is “YOU BET IT DOES!” that is
when geographers want to investigate!
Geographers study the WHY of
the WHERE.
BIG IDEA
MAP FUNDAMENTALS
Map-Making – Geography is more than just maps!
CARTOGRAPHY
“All maps lie flat, and all flat maps lie.”
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MAP PROJECTIONS
Lesson 7 – Unit 2
Map Projection
Flat Surface
Geoid
No three-dimensional shape can be transformed to two-dimensional shape without losing some detail or distorting some features:DISTANCESHAPEAREADIRECTION
Distortion
Accurate compass directionDistorts the area of landmassesWorks well for ocean navigation – distance is true everywhere on the map
Mercator Projection
Accurate sizes of landmassesControversial – why?
Peter Projection
Maintains accurate size and shape of landmassesCompletely rearranges direction – no cardinal directions
Fuller Projection
Does not maintain accurate area, shape, distance, or direction, but minimizes errors – Used in most classrooms
Robinson Projection
TYPES of MAPS
Isoline Map
Thematic Map
Choropleth Map
Reference Map
Cartogram
Proportional –Symbols Map
Mental Map
Cartographic Scale
