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1
What is one problem with maps and photos?
They are too small.
They don't show enough detail.
Earth is round. Maps are flat.
They can be lost.
2
Define projection
photographic image of Earth's surface taken from the air
picture of Earth's surface taken from a satellite in orbit
loss of accuracy in the size or position of objects on a map
ways to map Earth on a flat surface
3
If you wanted specific detail about the way an area looks, which would you use?
Satellite image
Aerial photograph
Globe
Geographic information systems
4
Define scale
loss of accuracy in the size or position of objects on a map
photographic images of Earth's surface taken from the air
pictures of Earth's surface taken from a satellite in orbit
area a given space on the map corresponds to in real life
5
Who uses geographic information systems (GIS)? Choose any that apply.
Google and other business people
geographers
government agencies
mapmakers
6
What is a disadvantage of a globe?
Globes show little detail and are not portable.
Globes distort the shapes and sizes.
Globes show oceans and continents in real shape and position
Globes are heavy.
7
What happens when you take a round globe and flatten it to make a flat map?
It tears along the edges
Distortion and loss of accuracy
It's not possible to flatten a globe
The oceans leak
8
Why are maps used most often to understand Earth's surface?
Maps can fit in your pocket
Maps are bigger than globes
Maps are smaller than globes
Maps show more specific detail about Earth's surface