Map skills world geography🌏

Robinson

A ____ map projection is used to show information in classrooms

Mercator

A _____ map projection is more distorted near the north and south poles.

Distorted

All maps are_____ meaning they contain errors the most accurate map is a globe

Orientation

Knowing which direction is east,west,north, or south is know as _____

Ship navigation

The Mercator map projection is best used for___

Airline navigation

The polar map projection is best used for ____

Relative location

The statement "Africa is south of Europe" is an example of_____

GIS

Uses computers to combined information and images for Geographers

Mental map

Your experiences and knowledge help you develop a map in your head called a_____

Scale

__ compares the distance on a map to the distance on the earth

Longitude

____ lines are used to measure east and west but run north and south

Latitude

____ lines are used to measure north and south but run east and west

Thematic

____ maps focus on a specific topic like religion, population, and resources

Symbols

_____ are identified in the map legend or key

Political

_____ maps focus on boundaries of countries,states,and counties

Absolute location

_____ uses latitude and longitude to find Exact places on earth.

Physical

______ maps focus on mountains,river, deserts, and plains