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Unit 2: Maps - Coggle Diagram
Unit 2: Maps
Elements
Scale
Verbal
Graphic
Coordinate
Absolute Position
Direction
Cardinal
Ordinal
Azimuth
Bearing
Legends
Explain symbols on the map
Representative Fraction(RF)
A scale on a map given as a ratio of a distance on the map to a distance on the ground.
Title
Introduction :checkered_flag:
Definition
a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place 2. drawn on a flat surface
a communication, geographical tool
Usage
Have a better understanding of the world 2. Make our lives more convenient
Plot Routes
Demonstrate Human and Physical Environment
City Planning
Analyze Weather
Monitor Disease Outbreak
Prevent Danger
Display Geographical Concept
Projection :explode:
Universal Transverse Mercator(UTM)
Grid System
coordinates across the globe
Planar
Straight lines from the center represent the shortest distance
Conical
retain conformality
less distortion than equal-area
Conformal
Only shape accurate
Cylindrical
Most distortion at the poles, least at the equator
Equal Area
Only area accurate
Compromise
Every properties has almost the same distortion
Interrupted
Gaps
Shapes and sizes are accurate
Azimuthal
a plane tangential
Typically at a pole or the equator
Equidistant
only distance accurate
Types
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Statistical
Data
Thematic
has a particular theme or topic
General Reference
shows the topography of an area
Topographic
Surface Features
Contour Line
Joining Points
Contour Interval
Difference between two contour lines
Index Contour
Elevation Label
Thicker
Aerial/Photography
taken from the air
Stereotype/Illustrated
drawing
usually can draw attention
Satellite
taken form a satellite
Classical/Old
historical maps
usually drawn by imagination
Measured
apply technologies
record the locations and landscape authentically
Information :
Longitude
Time Zone
Latitude
Climate Zone