Map Projections, Types of Maps Latitude and Longitude

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Map Projections, Types of Maps Latitude and Longitude

Map projections Project a round globe onto a flat surface Options? Stretch out some areas Cut out some areas Shrink some areas

Map projections Three properties to consider Area Shape Distance How large is an area? What is the purpose of the map?

Cylindrical projections Shapes are preserved But not area! Mercator projection

Example of Mercator Projection

Mercator Projection Accurate near equator Distortion towards poles Distortion in distances between regions Major Size distortion near poles Example: Greenland

Planar projections Good for navigation Only good for one hemisphere Distorts area, not shape

Conic projections Best for hemispheres or small regions Area and shape only slightly distorted

Types of Maps Political: Represent boundaries between countries and cities Physical: Show detailed features of Earth’s Surface Topographical: Show shape and elevation only Climate: Show weather over a long period of time

Political Map

Physical Map

Topographic Map

Climate Map

Quick Review of Latitude and Longitude Measured in degrees North and South of the Equator. Lines drawn parallel to each other running west to east. Used to determine time zones

Quick Review of Latitude and Longitude Measured in degrees East or West of the prime meridian. Lines drawn running North and South.

Prime Meridian Line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres Line by which all lines of longitude are measured In Greenwich England

The Equator Imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres Receives most direct sunlight