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Key Concepts

The purpose of this chapter is for you to learn the basics of maps (e.g., scale, distance, directions, symbols) as well as the limitations of maps in depicting Earth's features. Likewise, the chapter informs you about the various other ways Earth is portrayed (e.g., satellite imagery, GIS).

Key Concepts:

  1. The Nature of Maps and Map Scale
  2. Globes and Map Projections
  3. Computer Cartography, Remote Sensing, and GIS




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