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Cartographers affect how we perceive ourworld

Representing the earth A geographical map is a two-dimensional, geometrically accurate representation of a three- dimensional space. Inevitably, however, distortion is introduced when a globe is made to lay flat. This teacher uses a physical map of Europe to explain his point.

Ancient map ClaudiusPtolemy (150 AD) mapmap drawn from Ptolemy's coordinates for a 1482 edition of his Geographia map

Types of map projections MercatorMercatorMercator MollweideMollweideMollweide RobinsonRobinsonRobinson PetersPetersPeters PolarPolarPolar Each introduces some error inherent when three- dimensional sphere is flattened into two dimensions.

The earth is round. The challenge of any world map is to represent a round earth on a flat surface. Which projection?

Map Projections

Cylindrical Projection: is based on a cylinder tangent to the equator. Good for equatorial regions but greatly distorted at high latitudes. high latitudeshigh latitudes

Though the Mercator projection is particularly good for navigation, it becomes increasingly distorted toward the poles, resulting in areas appearing much larger than they actually are. Mercator projection

The distortion caused by a Mercator projection makes Greenland appear larger than Australia when, in fact, it ’ s one-third its size. distortion

The Eckert projection tries to keep the countries in relative proportion but still flattens out near the poles.

The Peters projection is an area-accurate map

The Robinson projection The Robinson projection is based on tables of coordinates. The projection distorts shape, area, scale, and distance in an attempt to balance the errors of projection properties.

Polar This projection is used by pilots to determine the shortest route between two points on the globe.

Upside down? Depends on our pre-conceptions

Differences between map projections

Map Symbols Legend Compass Rose Compass Rose These keys should be included on any map to which they apply Strait Isthmus Scale

Landsat A series of satellites that can photograph the entire earth in 16 days.

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) This system uses a series of 24 satellites called the Navstars to beam information to earth about an object and its location of the earth’s surface.

“ Like a huge piece of orange peel that refuses to be flattened without tearing at the edges, the globe cannot be forced into two dimensions without distortion. But that distortion can now be minimised “ Atlas technology

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) A system that uses digital map information to create a databank to produce specialized maps.

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