Map Projections and Types of Maps

Map Scale Changes

• Map A shows a city, while Map B displays a state.
• The map scale decreases (zooms out) from Map A to Map B.

Robinson Map Projection

• An advantage is that continents appear true to size and shape.
• Consequently, this projection is frequently used in schools.
• A disadvantage is that the North and South Poles are flattened.

Goode Homolosine Projection

• It's a type of map projection.
• A disadvantage is that it distorts/separates bodies of water.

COVID-19 Cases Map

• The map shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
• Examples of states with low cases (not all states listed): Washington, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey.

Isoline Map

• This type of map features lines connecting points of equal value.
• The colors on the map aren't linked or defined by borders.

Dot Density Map

• This is another map type.

Time-Space Compression and Technology

• Technology enhances time-space compression; it makes our world feel smaller.
• People can access and learn about various parts of the world via social media.
• Advanced transportation allows for quick global travel.

Relative Location Example

• Central High School can be located "down the road from Walmart," or "across the street from Misuraca Orthodontics," etc...

Absolute vs. Relative Location

• Absolute location is more specific than relative location.

Texas Map Description

• Shows highways like I-610 and I-35.

Popular Culture Example

• People worldwide using the word "demure" is an example of popular culture.

Universalizing Religion Example

• Jaylen's mission trip, with the goal of spreading his religion, exemplifies a universalizing religion.

Religious Building (Synagogue)

• The building depicted is a synagogue.
• It's associated with Judaism.

Relocation Diffusion

• Frances and her family move from Louisiana to New York.
• They start a crawfish stand in their new location, demonstrating relocation diffusion.

Globalization and Diffusion Example

• Globalization connects the world.
• Technological advancements allow people to access other cultures through 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
• Poor or nonexistent road infrastructure/connections.

Population Pyramid Description

• The chart is a population pyramid; it displays a country's population structure.
• It needs more information, such as CBR, life expectancy, future changes in population, and dependency ratio to completely analyze it.

Traditional Woman Example

• A woman in Country Y with 8 children, choosing to stay home to care for them illustrates a traditional woman.

Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage 5

• A country experiencing a decreasing population for the first time would be in Stage 5 of the DTM.
• In Stage 5, birth rates fall below death rates.

DTM Stage 2 Death Rates

• Death rates decline in Stage 2 of the DTM.
• An example of an environmental cause is access to clean water.

Stage 5 DTM MDC or LDC

• Countries in Stage 5 of the DTM are typically developed nations (MDCs).
• Japan is an example of a country in Stage 5 of the DTM.