How to Analyze Maps

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How to AnalyzeMaps Atlases
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How to Analyze Maps Atlases
What is a map? As a class, try to agree on the
words definition.
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Maps versus Globes

• What is the difference between a globe...

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Maps versus Globes

• ...and a map?

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Maps versus Globes
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Map Projections

• Mercator projection

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Map Projections

• Robinson projection

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Map Projections

• Interrupted Goode homolosine projection

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Map Projections

• What advantage does the Mercator map have, and
  what disadvantages?

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Map Projections

• In a Mercator projection, directions and shapes
  are accurate near the equator, but shapes far
  from the equator grow increasingly distorted in
  size.