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Distortion in a map may change the shape of a?
globe
How ptolemy's book impacted Columbus?
In one of Ptolemy's map projections, Asia stretched much too far to the East, which may have caused Columbus to sail west to get to India.
What kind of map would i use to look up annual rainfall?
A meteorological map (weather map) is often used to show the current rate of rainfall, and other weather features. Or the map may be printed to show the rate of rainfall for a certain month, year, or for a longer period of time.
What does a politic map show?
Borders cites ************************************ Such a map may be shown during a council or government elections, to commentate on gains or losses by the various political parties. It can also show which party is in control at the time the map was compiled, though such a state can quickly change between elections.
How would a map scale that covers a large distance differ from a map scale that covers a small distance?
A small scale map covers a large area, but with less detail due to lack of space on the map. A large scale map covers a smaller area, but in much more detail. A small scale map may show the whole of the UK motorway system, and major roads. A large scale map may show the details of farms, villages, and physical features in great detail.
Distortion on a map may change the shape of?
some landmasses
Distortion in a map may change the shape of a?
globe
How are maps more useful than globes?
A globe may show the earth without the distortion found in paper maps, but it is easier to fold a paper map and put it into your rucksack when outdoors. Also, paper maps are easier to reprint to show the changes that have occurred since the last map survey - usually by satellite imaging surveys, nowadays.
How ptolemy's book impacted Columbus?
In one of Ptolemy's map projections, Asia stretched much too far to the East, which may have caused Columbus to sail west to get to India.
Does lines of longitude cross lines of latitude at 45 degree angles?
On some projections it may look that way, but in reality, on a world map, the lines cross at perfect 90 degree angles.
What kind of map would you use to find the location of a layer of coal at Earth's surface?
A general geological map will show the structure of the ground's composition. A more specialised geological map may specifically show areas of coal seams near to the surface. How specialised a map is depends on what the map is needed to show.
Special purpose map?
"What's a special purpose map?" is a map that may show watercourses, streams and rivers, etc in an area. Or it may show country boundaries, or village buildings and surrounding field systems. In all examples above, details such as road layout, and other general physical features normally shown on a map, may be shown in faint detail, or not at all, so as not to hide the specific purpose that the map was originally published to show.
What kind of map would i use to look up annual rainfall?
A meteorological map (weather map) is often used to show the current rate of rainfall, and other weather features. Or the map may be printed to show the rate of rainfall for a certain month, year, or for a longer period of time.
What does a politic map show?
Borders cites ************************************ Such a map may be shown during a council or government elections, to commentate on gains or losses by the various political parties. It can also show which party is in control at the time the map was compiled, though such a state can quickly change between elections.
How would a map scale that covers a large distance differ from a map scale that covers a small distance?
A small scale map covers a large area, but with less detail due to lack of space on the map. A large scale map covers a smaller area, but in much more detail. A small scale map may show the whole of the UK motorway system, and major roads. A large scale map may show the details of farms, villages, and physical features in great detail.
What shows elevation?
There are various maps that show elevation. A physical map shows elevation changes with different colors and shades. A topographic map also shows elevation but with contour lines instead of colors and shading. A thematic map may also show elevation, but elevation is usually in the background, and not important to the map itself.
Which map is better for showing the height of a mountain above sea level an elevation map or a relief map?
Both will show the elevation. But a relief map, with its colouring and hatching may be easier for a novice to read. I prefer to view contour lines on a less cluttered map.
