1. The _____________ Tools Chapter 1-2

2. Globes and Maps  ________ Globes are the best representation of the earth They are able to show the oceans and continents as _____ shapes Scale and relative size is only ________

3. Weaknesses of Globes  Lack Detail  _____________

4. Maps and Mapping  Flat maps portray the round earth…ON FLAT PAPER! Shapes are stretched ___________, or loss of accuracy To Large or small Locations are out of place  Mapmakers use surveys, measurements, and satellites to help them.

5. Aerial Photos Satellite images  Assist map makers Can not show items hidden underground GIS (Geographic _____________ Systems)  Computer-based system that links information to locations  Can be helpful to shop owners, and gov’t

6. Squishing it all on the Map  ______________a mapmaker who first drew a map for sailors All lines were straight Showed directions accurately Size and distance were ______________ Projection- Method of mapping the earth on a flat surface

7. Mercator Continued  Area near the poles looked bigger Land near the equator was accurate  Correct shapes but not ________________

8. The ___________ Projection  Most Geographers believe that it is the best world map available  Accurately shows distance, shape, and size.  Distortion occurs at the edge of the map

9. Other Maps  Road map  Street map  Map of the State park

10. Reading Maps  Parts of a map __________ Rose- Diagram of a compass showing directions  Shows Cardinal Directions & Intermediate Directions Scale Bar- Shows how distance on a map compares to actual distance Key/ Legend- ____________________________