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A map is a diagram illustrating and therefore communicating some aspect of reality. Therefore a geographer will chose the map form that is most appropriate for the subject to be communicated.
For instance a map of the world could show countries in proportion to their true area. Or the size of the countries could be scaled in proportion to their population.
Also when making a flat map of a sphere (the globe of the Earth) it is impossible to "flatten" the surface without causing tears or distortions. All flat maps are therefore projections which contain distortions. Geographers will choose a projection which does not distort the aspect they are trying to show.
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What are two projection methods used by geographers and mapmakers?
Two projections used by geographers are Equal-area projections and- here's a guess for the second- ground surveys.
What do geographers use to show regions on maps?
Geographers use colors, shading, or patterns to represent different regions on maps. This helps to visually differentiate between one area and another, making it easier to understand and study spatial patterns and relationships.
Why do geographers use a variety of maps to represent world?
Different types of maps help with all sorts of things. For instance, if you are using a globe, you can't see all the way around unless you walk around it, or turn it. Cartographers have made maps in such a way as to resemble a globe if the map was cut off of it. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Why do geographers use a variety of tools to represent the world?
One advantage to using a globe is that you can more accurately determine distances than you can with a flat map. Flat maps distort the spherical surface and that distortion can be significant over long distances.
Geographers gather in an atlas?
An atlas is a collection of maps that geographers use to study and analyze different regions of the world. Geographers use atlases to understand spatial patterns, relationships between places, and physical features of the Earth's surface. Atlases help geographers visualize data and make conclusions about various geographical phenomena.
What two things do geographers use to represent the earth?
Globes and maps
Why do geographers use maps?
Geographers use maps because that's what geographers do for a living. Geographers use maps to learn about the Earth's surface. That is their job.
What helps geographers study the world?
Maps, and Demographics
What are the main tools geographers use to study the world?
Maps and Globes
What are two projection methods used by geographers and mapmakers?
Two projections used by geographers are Equal-area projections and- here's a guess for the second- ground surveys.
What are geographers who make or design maps?
Geographers who make or design maps are called cartographers.
What do geographers use to show regions on maps?
Geographers use colors, shading, or patterns to represent different regions on maps. This helps to visually differentiate between one area and another, making it easier to understand and study spatial patterns and relationships.
What is one way geographers gather information for accurate maps?
Geographers will use there own maps and test to see if they are accurate
What tools do geographers use to study the world?
There are several tools that geographers use to study the world. They are maps, GIS, remote sensing, observations, surveys, mathematical models, and air photos.
What kinds of scientists study geography?
Geographers... There are many kinds of geographers, however, like cartographers for example. Cartographers are geographers that make and study maps. (Cartography = study of maps)
How do cartographerrs contribute to the work of other geographers?
Cartographers provide the maps that geographers use.
Why do geographers different kinds of maps?
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