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WorksheetsLesson 1 Part 2 Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Globes - Strengths
Shapes are distorted
A way to show Earth on a flat surface
Not practical, cannot show enough detail, hard to carry around
Same shape as Earth, shows continents accurately
Globes - Weaknesses
Has some distortions, especially on the edges
Same shape as Earth, shows continents accurately
Not practical, cannot show enough detail, hard to carry around
Maps Earth on a flat surface
Definition of Scale
Relative Size
Loss of accuracy
A way of mapping Earth on a flat surface
A diagram showing directions
Projection
A way of mapping Earth on a flat surface
Loss of accuracy
Relative size
Putting Earth on a round shape
Distortion
A way of mapping Earth on a flat surface
Loss of accuracy
Relative size
Explains symbols and color on the map
Mercator - Strengths
Shows the correct size of landmasses
Shows correct shapes and directions
Not true distances or sizes
Same shape as Earth
Mercator - Weaknesses
Shows correct shapes and directions
Not true distances or sizes, especially near the poles
Shapes are distorted
It is not useful for sailors
Equal Area - Weaknesses
Shows the correct size
Not true distances or sizes
Shapes are distorted
Shows the correct shape
Robinson - Strengths
Has some distortions, especially around the edges of the map.
Shapes are distorted
Shows the correct size and shape of most landmasses
Sizes near the poles are not right
Robinson - Weaknesses
It is the same shape as Earth
Shapes are distorted
Has some distortions, especially around the edges of the map.
Sizes are too big near the poles
Compass Rose
A diagram showing directions
Explains the symbols and colors on the map
Shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on Earth
Computer based system that links information to locations
Map Key
Shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on Earth
A diagram showing directions
Explains the symbols and colors on the map
A way of mapping Earth on a flat surface
Scale Bar
Shows how much something weighs
Shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on Earth
Explains the symbols and colors on the map
A diagram showing directions
Political Map
Shows political units: countries, states, capitals, cities
A model that is the same round shape as Earth itself
Shows the physical, or natural features of a place, such as elevation
Shows the location or distribution of specific human or physical features
Physical Map
Shows political units: countries, states, capitals, cities
A model that is the same round shape as Earth itself
Shows the physical, or natural features of a place, such as elevation
Shows the location or distribution of specific human or physical features
Special Purpose Map
Shows political units: countries, states, capitals, cities
A model that is the same round shape as Earth itself
Shows the physical, or natural features of a place, such as elevation
Shows the location or distribution of specific human or physical features
