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________: explains what the symbols on the map mean.
main categories
There are 3 ________ of map projections: planar, conical, and cylindrical.
Maps
________ are used for two reasons: to store and communicate that information to others.
Cartography
________: the science or practice of making maps.
Maps
________ reveal info about a place like human and physical features.
simplification
the process of eliminating unnecessary details on a map; used to determine what information is needed for a map
basic elements of a map
title, compass rose, scale, toponyms, and a legend or key
compass rose
the map’s directional indicator
Toponym
a place name
Symbol
indicate something like the symbol of a circle around a start which indicates a national capital
Legend
explains what the symbols on the map mean
Distance Scale
compares a unit of length on the map to a unit on Earth
Physical features
are the natural features of Earth, such as mountains, lakes, and deserts
Human features
are geography features that human beings made, such as infrastructure (roads, bridges, tunnels), landmarks, and cities
cartographers
use projection to identify the method used to show Earth and to alert the viewer of possible distortions
Projection
is a method of showing the curved Earth on a flat surface
Distance
refers to the distance between the shapes on the map, and direction refers to the precision of the cardinal directions and intermediate directions on a map
Cardinal directions
are associated with the compass points north, south, east, and west
Intermediate directions
are associated with northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast
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