Part 8 Definitions

Question 1

define small scale maps

Answer 1

show a large area but little detail

Question 2

define large scale maps

Answer 2

show a small amount of area with a large amount of detail

Question 3

define cartography and why a globe is more accurate then a map

Answer 3

Study of Maps and map making

The globe is more accurate because it is the same shape as the earth, when information on the globe is projected onto a map map distortion results.

we use maps so often because they are cheaper to make and easier to store

Question 4

define general purpose maps

Answer 4

a map that shows a variety of information about a place