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North is always at the top of the map, East on the left, south at the botom, and West on the right.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothere is a compass point always showing North
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∙ 9y agoCartographers use something called a compass rose to show directions on a map. It is a circle with the letters N, S, E, and W inscribed equal distances from each other.
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∙ 9y agoA compass rose shows the direction on a map. It is a map symbol that looks like a compass and has the directions for North, East, South, and West.
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∙ 10y agoa compass
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How is direction shown on map?
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How does a cartographer determine which map projection to use?
They have many problems with distortions. On some of the maps, the continents are not the correct size and shape. Also, the distances are incorrect on some of them.
What do geographers use to show regions on maps?
Geographers use colors and shapes to show regions on a map.
What type of map would you use to show the location of a baseball field in brooklyn?
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What maps use colors and shading to show elevation and altitude?
I believe it is a topography map... NO, Relief Map
What kind of map might diagrams of air pressure?
A diagram of air pressure could be represented on a weather map. This map would use isobars - lines that connect areas with the same atmospheric pressure - to show areas of high and low pressure. The spacing of the isobars indicates the strength of the pressure gradient, which affects wind speed and direction.
How do i use the word cartographer in a sentence?
A cartographer helped draw out a map of the family's location
How do you use cartographer in a sentence?
It is rumored that Iceland and Greenland's locations were purposely switched by a cartographer. One simply made map does not qualify you as a cartographer.
How would you use the word cartographer in a sentence?
Cartographer is the word for map-maker, so a sentence using it would be, "The cartographer sat down in the rough, oak chair, glancing at the half-drawn map of some small Irish town, thinking of anything but Ireland or maps."
How does a cartographer determine which map projection to use?
They have many problems with distortions. On some of the maps, the continents are not the correct size and shape. Also, the distances are incorrect on some of them.
Which color would you use to show flat land on a map?
There is no rule. It is entirely dependent on the cartographer.
What does every map use?
Every map needs a compass rose on it to tell direction.
Is a compass supposed to be on the left side of a map?
Actually there is no difference in which side do you keep your compass as long it is going to show the north direction in any other side of the map. Usually there is a small print in the maps (left side/right side depends of the print) which shows the direction of north in the certain map position. So What you have to do is to use compass to get the right direction.
What is the use of a map?
To learn the direction you are going and to identify your location.
What does cartographers use to show the meaning of map symbols?
map keys
Who was gerardus mercato?
Gerardus Mercator was a mathematician and a cartographer. He is noteworthy for a world map of 1569 that he made. He is also the first person to use the word atlas to described a collection of maps.
What do you use to show regions on a map?
you would use colors
What shows the direction of North on a map?
A compass. The north, west, east, and south star thing.
