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Students will examine a map projection of a chosen USGS topographic map versus other maps. The teacher will explain that each map is drawn according to a specific map projection. Students will be given or shown a USGS poster of numerous map projections, as well as cartography in texts to illustrate how distance, direction, angle, or area have to be distorted.
- Subject:
- Earth and Space Systems
- Science
- Scientific and Engineering Practices
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Date Added:
- 07/15/2019
