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Chapter 99 · Part 1

Maps, Globes, and Understanding Earth's Geography

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Learning objectives

  • 1Explain the Globe: Three-Dimensional Representation of Earth
  • 2Describe the the Globe's Properties
  • 3Explain limitations of Globes
  • 4Explain maps: Flattening the Sphere for Detailed Analysis
  • 5Explain map Projections and Distortions
  • 6Explain types of Maps: Organization by Purpose

Your learning path

Introduction
The Globe: Three-Dimensional Representation of Earth
Understanding the Globe's Properties
Limitations of Globes
Maps: Flattening the Sphere for Detailed Analysis
Map Projections and Distortions
Types of Maps: Organization by Purpose
Essential Map Components
Map Reading: Converting Visual Symbols Into Understanding
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Key terms

ScaleGridTitleAtlasEquatorLatitudeDirectionLongitudeWorld mapsOldest MapProjectionCoordinateCartographyClimate mapsPhysical mapThematic map
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