The representation of the Earth: maps
In the past, cartography (or map making) was a very slow process. It involved observation and complex calculations and drawings. Modern maps are made using aerial photos and images from satellites orbiting the Earth. To map a large area, many of these images are put together to produce an exact picture of the planet's surface. Maps help us check our location and find our way around. [...]
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Didactic objectives Understand the role of geographical coordinates. Accurately use latitude and longitude to find locations on Earth. Recognize different kinds of maps: topographic and thematic. [...]
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1. Latitude and longitude Geographical coordinates are imaginary horizontal and vertical lines that encircle the surface of the globe in a grid. There are two types: Parallels: hoirzontally encircle the Earth, parallel to the equator. [...]
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In the past, cartography (or map making) was a very slow process. It involved observation and complex calculations and drawings. Modern maps are made using aerial photos and images from satellites orbiting the Earth. [...]
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1.1. Locating places on the earth To find the location of a person or place on the Earth, we can use a precise system of geographical coordinates. [...]
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2.1. Maps Maps are flat representations of the Earth's surface. To read and interpret a map we need to know its basic elements: scale and conventional signs. [...]
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Work with maps: scale and topographic maps - The representation of the E...
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The graphic scale of maps allows us to calculate the real distance between two places. We do this in the following way: Find two points on the map between which you want to know the distance. [...]
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In the past, cartography (or map making) was a very slow process. It involved observation and complex calculations and drawings. Modern maps are made using aerial photos and images from satellites orbiting the Earth. [...]
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In the past, cartography (or map making) was a very slow process. It involved observation and complex calculations and drawings. Modern maps are made using aerial photos and images from satellites orbiting the Earth. [...]
Cursos y asignaturas
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12 años:
- Geografía
- Historia
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13 años:
- Historia
- Geografía
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