Introduction to Maps and Globes

The video tutorial explores the use and forms of maps, including paper and digital versions, and introduces the concept of an atlas. It compares maps with globes, highlighting that globes are spherical representations of Earth, showing continents and bodies of water. Both maps and globes are drawn to scale, which is a comparison of actual distances on Earth to those on the map or globe. The tutorial promises further discussion on the concept of scale.

In what forms are maps available today?

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What does it mean for maps and globes to be drawn to scale?

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