Maps

Suzanne L. (United States of America)
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  1. cartographer
    a person who makes maps
    A person who creates maps or knows a great deal about them is a cartographer.
  2. Mercator projection
    a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder
    For example, the Mercator projection exaggerates the size of areas near the North and South poles.
  3. cartographic
    of or relating to the making of maps or charts
    One of the most powerful new cartographic tools is a geographic information system.
  4. geographic
    of or relating to the science of geography
    Map is an image that represents a geographic area in a way that helps people find places or understand the area's features.
  5. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Map is an image that represents a geographic area in a way that helps people find places or understand the area's features.
  6. distort
    twist and press out of shape
    Every type of projection distorts distances.
  7. navigate
    direct carefully and safely
    Pilots of ships and airplanes use maps to navigate.
  8. flat
    having a surface without a slope; level
    But most maps are flat because, unlike globes, flat maps are easy to carry and to print in books.
  9. globe
    an object with a spherical shape
    Because Earth is round, the best way to represent it is on a round map called a globe.
  10. geologist
    a specialist in the history of the Earth recorded in rocks
    For example, geologists use maps to help find oil, gas, and other resources.
  11. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    Cartographers can use such a system to produce many different maps from the stored data.
  12. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    To design maps, cartographers use lines, colors, shapes, and other symbols.
  13. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    Representing the round Earth on a flat surface requires stretching some areas and shrinking others.
  14. colors
    a distinguishing emblem
    To design maps, cartographers use lines, colors, shapes, and other symbols.
  15. river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
    These symbols stand for such features as roads, rivers, forests, or cities.
Created on Thu Sep 23 11:09:59 EDT 2010

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