Mapping

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Mapping

• What kinds of maps exist?
• Where can I find different maps?

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Where am I going?

• When you think of a map, you probably think of a
  map...you know, those things that show you how to
  get somewhere.
• There are plenty of resources for those...
• Mapquest
• Rand McNally
• AAA

3
Mapping

• Surprise! How to get somewhere is not the only
  use for a map!
• Make a list of 20 different types of
  maps you think you would be
  able to find on the
  internet.

4
Topographic Maps

• Topographic maps can show many different pieces
  of information. Check out the maps for Columbiana
  County.
• http//www.topozone.com/states/Ohio.asp?countyCol
  umbiana
• What is the location of our high
  
• school?

5
Topographic Maps

• This is an interactive topographic map. Take some
  time and play with it.
• http//www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph
  /topo/topo.htm
• Record 5 detailed explanations
  of what you observed.

6
Elevation

• This is an interactive relief map which indicates
  the elevations of the United States.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/an_relief.htm
  l
• What is the highest point?

7
Ocean Depth

• Elevation doesnt just mean above sea level. We
  look deep below the oceans surface, too.
• http//www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/announcements/images_
  predict.HTML

8
Volcano Information

• This is an informative site about the age and
  types of volcanoes. You can choose different
  regions at the bottom.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/dyn_vol-wa.ht
  ml
• What is the southernmost volcanic location?
  When you find it, look at the
  picture and different map
  types, as
  well as its type,
  elevation, and age.

9
Satellite Images

• Satellite images are another way we study the
  Earth. They are helpful in creating some of the
  other types of maps you have seen.
• http//geology.com/satellite/

10
Using Satellite Images

• Use this site to check out some addresses and see
  what the images look like.
• Make sure to look at both the road map and the
  satellite images for your location.
• http//maps.nationalgeographic.com/map-machinesr
  c43.74999999999998,20-99.71000000000001z4
• Where did you go? What did you see?

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More than Earths Surface

• So far, we have looked at
• Topographic maps which show many kinds of
  information, including elevation.
• Relief maps which create a more 3-D version of
  elevation
• Surface features such as volcanoes
• Satellite images which depict Earths suface
• There is more to mapping than Earths surface...

12
Population

• The Census Bureau keeps track of changes in the
  population of the United States.
• http//www.census.gov/popest/gallery/maps/
• What information did you
  find out about the population
  of Ohio?

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A Tapestry of Time

• This site maps the ages of the rocks based on the
  geologic time scale.
• http//tapestry.usgs.gov/default.html
• Click on the map and check out the
  ages of the rocks in Ohio

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Invasive Species Tracking

• This site shows, by years, the populations of
  zebra mussels, which have caused many problems in
  waterways.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/an_zm.html
• Where did the problem start?
• What year had the most widespread
  population of zebra mussels?

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Vegetation Growth

• This map shows the vegetative coverage across the
  United States during different months.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/dyn_green.htm
  l
• Using the tabs, watch what happens
  as you move from January to
  December. What do you notice
  about the colors around Ohio?

16
Disease

• Using this map you can observe the distribution
  of the West Nile Virus.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/an_wn-us.html
  
• Choose an organism for which
  you want to examine the infection
  rates. What were the worst areas?
  What areas did not have any
  cases?

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Unlimited Resources

• Scroll across the top of this webpage and look
  through the endless types of maps available.
• http//www.nationalatlas.gov/dynamic.html
• What types are mentioned that you would have
  never thought about? Which one interests you the
  most?

18
Ohio Information - Maps

• Ohio maps galore! ?
• http//geology.com/states/ohio.shtml
• Pick a type of map and explore!
• What can you find out about the
  Columbiana area?

19
Cool NASA Site

• http//visibleearth.nasa.gov/
• NASA has some amazing images on this site. Go
  explore!