map basics
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Map Basics. A. Parts of a Map. Title. Symbols. Key or Legend. Directional Finder. Scale. TITLE. Explains the purpose of the map. Symbols. Represent information that will not fit . KEY/LEGEND. Describes what each symbol and color means. Directional Finder. Shows direction. Scale. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Map Basics
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A. Parts of a Map
Symbols
Scale
Title
Key or Legend
Directional Finder
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TITLE
Explains the purpose of the map
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Symbols
Represent information that will not fit
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KEY/LEGEND
Describes what each symbol and color means
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Directional Finder
Shows direction
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Scale
Measures distance
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B. Large and Small Scale Maps
A large-scale map displays a relatively small section of the Earth’s surface with more detail
A small-scale map displays a relatively large section of the Earth’s surface with less detail
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Scale may also be…
Expressed as a ratio of unit on map to actual number of units on Earth.
1:100,000 inches =1 inch on map is the equivalent of100,000 inches in the real world
The larger the second number, the smaller the map scale
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C. Types of Maps
PhysicalPoliticalThematic
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PHYSICAL MAPPhysical maps show the natural features of the earth.The focus is on natural not man-made features.Sometimes they are called topographical maps.
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POLITICAL MAPSPolitical maps show man-made boundaries like cities, countries, states, etc.May also give detailed information about cities, roads, rivers, and lakes.
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THEMATIC MAPSMaps that emphasize a single idea about an area. Also called special purpose maps.
Examples: Road maps, climate, elevation, population, religions, languages, etc.
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Contour Maps
A map that shows elevations of the land by means of contour lines.
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D.Map Changes
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Changes in Knowledge over Time….
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Early 15th Century View of the World
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Columbus’s View of the World – 15th Century
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The World Today
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What changes do you see?
Changes in the World map since the 15th Century are due to an increase in information and technology.
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Changes in Place Names Over Time
Up until 1895 owned by China1895-1945 Japanese ruled Taiwan (Formosa)1949 – ROC capital (Independent – Taiwan)
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Changes in Boundaries Over Time
African Colonization: 1914 to 1990’s
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Collapse of the Soviet Union 1989
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Middle East: 1948 and 1967
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Maps Reflect Perspectives
Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf?
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Who might call this the East Sea?
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Maps Reflect Disputed Areas
Yugoslavia: Ethnic divisions result in new countries.
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Kashmir: India vs. Pakistan
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Western Sahara
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