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Chapter: 17. Globes And Maps

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Why is an aerial view, such as from a helicopter, helpful for a cartographer drawing a map of a new island?

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What do green areas on a map typically represent?

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What is the main difference in shape between a map and a globe?

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Beyond paper maps, what primary technological device or system do people in big cities now commonly use for

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What is a map drawn on?

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How is the north direction typically shown on a map?

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What colour represents deserts on a map?

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Who is a cartographer?

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In what ways is a globe not always very useful?

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What is the significance of the ‘Green Earth’ sections in an atlas?

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What is the primary purpose of a globe?

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Where is the scale usually shown on a map?

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Name two specific kinds of maps.

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Why are maps considered more detailed than globes?

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How does a grid help in locating places on a map?

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Name the four intermediate (ordinal) directions.

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What is the purpose of a key or legend on a map?

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