Geography Mapping Concepts

Map Scale Change

• Map A shows a city, while Map B shows a state
• Map scale becomes smaller when zooming out

Robinson Map Projection

• Advantage: Shows continents truest to size and shape
• Disadvantage: The North and South Poles are flatlined

Goode Homolosine Projection

• Disadvantage: Distorts/separates bodies of water

COVID-19 Cases Map

• The map shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases
• A state with the lowest number of cases is not identifiable

Isoline Map

• Lines connect points of equal value
• The coloring is not defined by borders

Dot Density Map

• A type of map using dots to represent data density in a geographic area

Time-Space Compression

• Technology increases time-space compression
• Makes the world feel smaller

Relative Location of Central High School

• Examples vary: Down the road from Walmart, across the street from Misuraca Orthodontics

Absolute vs. Relative Location

• Absolute location is more specific

Texas Map

• The map shows Interstate highways in Texas

Popular Culture

• People all over the world using the word "demure" is an example of popular culture

Universalizing Religion

• Jaylen's summer mission trip is part of a universalizing religion

Synagogue

• Synagogue is the associated religious building for Judaism

Relocation Diffusion

• Frances moving with her family from Louisiana to New York and opening a crawfish stand is an example of relocation diffusion

Globalization and Diffusion

• Globalization leads to diffusion through technological advancements
• People have access to other cultures via social media and cell phones

High Population Density Physical Features

• Access to rivers
• Fertile soil
• Temperate climate
• Rich vegetation

Low Population Density Human Features

• Lack of job opportunities
• War and conflict
• Lack of accessibility (no roads)

Population Pyramid

• A visualization representing a population by age and gender
• Used to determine MDC or LDC statuses
• Includes CBR, life expectancy, future population changes, and dependency ratios

Traditional Woman

• A woman in Country Y with eight children who stays home to care for them is a traditional woman

Demographic Transition Model Stage 5

• Stage 5 is declining
• Birth rates drop below death rates for the first time

Death Rates in DTM Stage 2

• Death rates drop for the first time in stage 2
• Access to clean water is an environmental factor explaining this decrease

MDC or LDC in DTM Stage 5

• A country in stage 5 of the DTM is an MDC
• Japan is an example of a country reaching stage 5

Explore essential mapping concepts including map projections, scale changes, and different types of maps. Understand the implications of absolute vs. relative location and how technology affects our perceptions of distance. This quiz covers a variety of mapping techniques and their effects on data representation.