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The Geographer’s Tools

Differences Between Maps and Globes A globe is an accurate, three- dimensional model of the earth. Maps are less accurate than globes in picturing the earth because they are just two-dimensional

Mapping the World ► ► Cartographers, or mapmakers, have been making maps of the world for thousands of years. Today’s cartographers use high-tech tools, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), to create highly detailed and accurate maps.

Map Projections Map projections show Earth’s curved surface on a flat map All map projections distort Earth because they are two-dimensional Robinson projection map commonly used, distorts less than Mercator

Three Kinds of Maps General reference (Topographic) maps - show natural and human-made features Thematic maps - focus on specific idea or theme, such as population Nautical map, or chart, - used to navigate air and water

Picturing Geography Geographers also use charts and graphs - charts, graphs can display information more clearly than text - useful for comparing information

Science of Mapmaking ► Surveying  Observe, Measure, and Record ► Remote Sensing  Landsat-Orbits the earth every 16 days  GOES- Gathers images from space for weather ► GIS, GPS  GIS-World digital database  GPS-Originally developed to help military forces know exactly where they were on the earth’s surface…now??? 

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