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Maps and how they are made
FOSS Science Kit
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Science
6th Grade
02/24/2013

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general reference maps
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Used to locate places; often show such features as the boundries of countires, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, cities and other significant landmarks
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cartographer
Definition
another word for a person who makes maps
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graphic scale
Definition
a map scale that looks like small rulers, usually found in margins of maps
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surveyor
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An engineer who determines the boundries and elevations of the land or structures
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symbol
Definition
An object or picture that represents something else
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index
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used to help locate individual places, lists locations in alphabetical order
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inventory map
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these maps show exact locations of objects. Example: maps of stadiums, concert hall, etc.
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mobility map
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these maps are designed to help people move from one place to another, example: street map
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orient
Definition
to position, make sure the arrows points north by using a compass.
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physical map
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these maps show physical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans.
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political map
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these maps stress the boundaries between cities, states,and countires
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scale
Definition
a small distance on a map equals a larger distance in the real world
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thematic map
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these maps show features such as rainfall, population or natural resources spread over the Earth, example: weather map on TV
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transit
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when we travel from on place to another, road map
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USGS
Definition
United States Geological Survey
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