Map Work
Maps are part of daily life – from finding your way via Google Maps to monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals. Maps are frequently used to convey important information and relationships. In today’s modern world, maps are more diverse and accessible than ever before and mapwork is becoming an important skill to function effectively in society.
There can be no geography without maps, and knowledge, skills and competency acquired in map work facilitate effective learning of other aspects of geography.
This textbook introduces you to the fascinating world of map work. Whether you are a novice or experienced user of topographical and orthophoto maps, this book is your gateway to understanding the concepts of map work. It is structured to provide you with a solid foundation in the basic elements of maps, including scale, symbols, projections, absolute and relative location, magnetic declination, how to calculate distance and area on a map, and many more.
Discover the various types of maps and understand their unique purposes and applications, and what information is presented as marginal information. Develop the skills to interpret and analyse maps effectively, and at the same time making the connections between theory and practice. Last, but not least, this textbook also introduces the basic concepts of geographical information systems (GIS).
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Chapters
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1. The Size and Shape of the Earth, Maps, and Map Symbols
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2. Map Projections, Marginal Information, and Magnetic Declination
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3. Geographical Co-ordinates, Absolute and Relative Location
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4. Map Scale, Distance, and Area
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5. Relief And Contour Lines
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6. Slopes, Landforms, and Cross-Sections
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7. Long Profile, Drainage Patterns, and Stream Order
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8. Remote Sensing
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9. Map and Orthophoto Interpretation
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10. Geographical Information Systems
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