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Maps show spatial relationships between different things. For example a map showing penguins and polar bears would make it very clear that they live far apart. A map showing lions and zebra would show them close together, with the lions trying to get as near as possible to the zebra. One famous map showed outbreaks of cholera in London and the location of public water pumps. It was instantly clear to everyone that the disease was coming from a polluted pump.
Similarly, the famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison used a map to show where German U-boats were lying in wait for merchant ships. No-one had shown that before on a map. Now the Navy knew where to hunt for the submarines. Strange but true.
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Which of these mediums was probably used for the first maps?
The first maps were likely drawn on mediums such as clay tablets, papyrus, or animal skins. These early maps were used by ancient civilizations to navigate their surroundings and record important information about their territories.
What are nautical maps used for?
Nautical maps are used by sailors and mariners to navigate the open seas. These detailed maps show water depths, shoreline markings, submerged hazards, and other important information to help ensure safe passage for ships. Nautical maps are essential tools for plotting courses, avoiding obstacles, and reaching intended destinations at sea.
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
Why are latitude and longitude important to maps?
They are imaginary lines drawn on maps that help in navigation and in fixing the position of a ship or aeroplane.
What is the most important tool in weather forecasting?
weather maps
Why is knowing how to use a map important when using GPS?
It is important to know how to make and use maps when the GPS coordinates are used to make those maps. Otherwise, maps are sometimes useful as backgrounds on GPS receivers so you can see where you are, but that is not mandatory in all cases.
Is Google e different than Google maps?
Yes, it is separate. The maps section is dedicated strictly to finding and getting directions. The general website is more commonly used, but the maps section is important and very trustworthy.
What do thick black lines represent on maps?
Thick black lines on maps typically represent major roads, highways, or railways. They are used to denote routes that are important for transportation and travel.
What important and unavoidable source of bias in maps is?
the decision about what to include and exclude.
What instruments are used to make maps?
measurements taken by a blank are used to make maps
Why are Maps important to Historians?
Maps are important because they allow us to know where we are going. A map can give historians direction when we are in unknown areas.
What are maps important for?
Confusing people LMAAO ^ ^ ;)
Why are maps so important to humans?
so we know where we are going! i.e direction
Which of these mediums was probably used for the first maps?
The first maps were likely drawn on mediums such as clay tablets, papyrus, or animal skins. These early maps were used by ancient civilizations to navigate their surroundings and record important information about their territories.
What are the similarities between political maps and physical maps?
My thinking is that physical and political maps both have labels, labeling the cities, countries, or important areas.
What are the similar between physical maps and political maps?
My thinking is that physical and political maps both have labels, labeling the cities, countries, or important areas.
How were maps used to study the spread of cholera?
Cholera was tracked geographically by maps. The maps used color coding. The darkest spots on the map indicated concentration of the disease.
