Unit 1.1 Maps & Technology

"Ms. Champagne-Robin's classroom is C116" is an example of...

• Absolute Distance

• Relative Distance

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

"Ms. Champagne-Robin's classroom is near Mr. Washburn's classroom" is an example of...

• Absolute Distance

• Relative Distance

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

Mapmakers are also referred to as...

• Geographers

• Cartographers

• Meteorologists

• Surveyors

What type of map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Gall-Peters

• Conic

• Robinson

• Goode Homolosine

What type of map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Gall-Peters

• Conic

• Robinson

• Goode Homolosine

What type of map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Gall-Peters

• Conic

• Robinson

• Goode Homolosine

What type of map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Gall-Peters

• Conic

• Robinson

• Goode Homolosine

What is the main purpose of map projections?

• To figure out the most heavily-trafficked trade routes.

• To make accurate baseline data for remote sensing equipment.

• To reduce distortion created by representing something 3D on only 2 dimensions.

• To provide spatial information about various phenomenon to any interested parties.

Which type of thematic map is pictured?

• Topographic Map

• Flow-Line Map

• Cartogram

• Choropleth

Which type of thematic map is pictured?

• Topographic Map

• Flow-Line Map

• Cartogram

• Choropleth