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    Topographic Map

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    MS 217 Dennis Borzakov Class 723 January 15‚ 2013 Problem HOW IS A TOPOGRAPHIC MAP MADE Hypothesis I think that to make a topographic map you have to see the form of the object from up top. To do this you need a satellite image. These images are called aerial photographs. Using elevation calculators and ground measures cartographers then make topographic maps. Materials • Clay model landform • Water tinted with food coloring • Transparency • Clear

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    Education and Wall Map

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    Lesson plan in Ed Tech Learning Objectives The students will be able to: Find their own school location on a world map Identify major parts of a world map (land‚ oceans‚ rivers‚ etc.) Mark selected countries on the same map Understand that they will be working on a project that will also be done by students in other countries‚ and in different parts of their own country Understand that they will use the computers and the Internet to share information with these other schools and students

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    Map Reading

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    LESSON PLAN IN MAP READING I. OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson‚ the Cadets and Cadettes are expected 1. To define what is a map. 2. To explain the importance of knowing on how to read the map. 3. To illustrate on how to interpret different symbols and colors on the actual natural and manmade features. 4. To use the map during land navigation. II. SUBJECT MATTER: Map Reading Ref: CAT-1 Cadet/Cadette Manual III. MATERIALS:

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    Map Reading

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    BASIC MAP READING Introduction Maps and their substitutes are of particular value to the military establishment. It is frequently necessary to identify ridges‚ valleys routes of movement‚ and other characteristics of a section of terrain that cannot be reconnoiter in advance. Plans for the future operations must be based on knowledge gained in part from maps their substitutes. Therefore‚ as future member of the AFP‚ you must know how to use and read a map. It is mandatory for you to know

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    Planimetric Maps

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    Planimetric Map. A planimetric map presents only the horizontal positions for the features represented. It is distinguished from a topographic map by the omission of relief‚ normally represented by contour lines. Sometimes‚ it is called a line map. Topographic Map. A topographic map portrays terrain features in a measurable way‚ as well as the horizontal positions of the features represented. The vertical positions‚ or relief‚ are normally represented by contour lines on military topographic maps. On maps

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    Map and Cartography

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    “Cartographers have strongly emphasised the visible‚ the tangible‚ the static‚ the physical and the historical values over the invisible‚ intangible‚ dynamic‚ human and futurist aspects of the world.” Cartographers have long ago developed maps for understanding the complexity of our environment. Whether it started for war or general education‚ cartography has developed over time in an astonishing way. While analysing the quote ‘Cartographers have strongly emphasised the visible‚ the tangible

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    Lab 9 Topographic Map

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    following questions about Lab 9: Topographic Maps. Type your answers in the space provided‚ make sure I can clearly read/find your answer. If you like‚ use a different color for your answers (makes it easier to read). Check the due date in your email and on the Pearson website‚ email me once you have completed the assignment. Define these terms: 1. Topographic map – 2D Map made of contour lines of landscapes to show natural & man-made features 2. Relief – map that uses shading to illustrate hills

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    Google Maps vs. Apple Maps

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    New Product Success/Failure Paper Apple Maps Vs. Google Maps Intro: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) is a space based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information all over the globe where there is no obstruction to the line of sight to the GPS satellites. The GPS project was developed in 1973 to overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. It was originally designed for military use by the U.S. Department of Defense. Advances in technology and the

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    New England Map Analysis

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    New England Maps not only serve as navigational tools‚ but also as indicators of social‚ political‚ and economic issues taking place. John Smith’s‚ map of New England serves as a prime example of this. The map provides a layout of New England and its surroundings. Areas with different geographies are made clear and important rivers are shown. Politically‚ England’s policy of colonization and power is displayed in the map. An example of this is the image of three ships all bearing English flags

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    Map Projections

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    Map Projections A way of representing the earth’s curved surface on a flat surface of map is known as map projections. A globe represents the most accurate position‚ place of different things present on earth but a globe is not practical for many of the functions for which we require a flat map. Map projections help us to represent most of the earth’s surface at a wide variety of scales‚ on a flat‚ easily transportable surface. A globe is the true representation of distance‚ direction‚ area‚

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