Map

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/map

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymology of 'map'?From medieval Latin 'Mappa mundi', signifying 'cloth of the world'
2. What is the scope of representation?Can depict real or fictional spaces, 2D or 3D, and abstract dimensions
3. Why do maps use symbols?Symbols make it easier to see important places and things quickly. They turn complex information into a simple picture.
4. How can maps help scientists?Maps help scientists study the Earth, show where diseases spread, and even show how money moves around the world.

Cartography: The science or practice of drawing maps, involving the study of maps and their creation.
Spatial Analysis: The process of investigating the location, spatial distribution, and relationships of geographic features.
Geographic Information System (GIS): A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data.