Maps vs. Globes

globe

3D representation of Earth; limited in details; most accurate in giving information such as the shape, size, and distance of an area

maps

flat, 2D representation of Earth; zoomed in on a particular place; gives close up details such as roads, highways, and physical features; does not show accuracy in size, shape, or distance

map projections

taking something round (globe) and making it flat

physical map

show the land and water features, coloring/shading, how rugged the surface is, elevation

political map

shows borders/boundaries, human-made features (countries, states, capitals)

thematic map

shows some type of theme; lots of symbols, colors, lines, and dots

flow line map

has arrows showing movement and patterns (people, ideas, good, hurricanes)

mental map

reflects a person's view point; how people envision locations in their own minds

title, key, compass rose, scale, boundaries, political/physical features

parts of a map