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list three types of maps and describe the distortion on the map

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  1. Mercator projection: used for navigation; distorts the size of landmass near poles; lat/long lines are parallel making diff. sized rectangles; Greenland appears much larger than other countries
  2. Equal-Area projection: correctly shows the relative size of landmasses; shapes near edges appear stretched
  3. Conic projection: lat lines appear straight; long lines appear curved; little distortion in center; great distortion at edges; great for small areas; good for landmass near the poles
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describe the four rules for reading a topographic map

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  1. a contour line of one elevation never crosses a contour line of another elevation
  2. close contour lines represent a steep slope; lines that are far apart = gentle slope
  3. contour lines which cross a valley are V shaped (V points upstream)
  4. contour lines form closed loops around hilltops and depressions
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