AP HUG Intro to Maps & Geo Data 1.1 - 1.3

AP HUG Intro to Maps & Geo Data 1.1 - 1.3

By Austin Woodside

Introduction to Maps

A map scale presents the map’s features in relation to the actual size on the Earth. The three most common forms are:

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1. Ratio 

   1. 1 : 25,000

   2. The number on the left of the ratio is always the units of distance on the map

   3. The number on the right is always the unit of distance on Earth’s surface

   4. Every 1 inch on this map represents 25,000 actual inches on Earth’s surface. 

2. Written scale

   1. “1 inch equals 1 mile”

   2. Explains the relationship in words

3. Graphic Scale

   1. There is a bar line marked on the map to show how much actual distance is covered

Multiple Choice

1 : 25,000 is an example of which kind of map scale?

• Ratio

• Written Scale

• Graphic Scale

Multiple Choice

“1 inch equals 1 mile” is an example of which kind of map scale

• Ratio

• Written Scale

• Graphic Scale

Open Ended

Share one thing you learned:

Open Ended

Share one thing you learned

Geographic Data 1.2

• Global Positioning System (GPS): used for navigation, provides your precise location in relation to surrounding areas and your destination.​

• Remote sensing: satellites orbit Earth and send the data back to Earth

• Geographic Information System (GIS): a computer system that stores information about locations in “layers”

Multiple Choice

Definition: used for navigation, provides your precise location in relation to surrounding areas and your destination.​

• Global Information System (GIS)

• Remote Sensing

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

Multiple Choice

Definition: a computer system that stores information about locations in “layers”

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Remote Sensing

• Global Information System (GIS)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of quaNtitative data?

• Census data

• Presidential approval rating

• Customer satisfaction report

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of the GIS map?

• A map showing farm population

• A map showing crime rates and income levels in a city

• A map used to get direction to Chipotle

• A map showing traffic and smog density

Multiple Choice

Which scale is going to use the most generalities?

• Local

• Regional

• National

• Global

Multiple Choice

You are trying to better understand consumer satisfaction in one of your stores. Which of the following scales would you use?

• Local

• Regional

• National

• Global