4. Maps Lie

LESSON #1 : MAPS LIE

1. Watch clip then scroll down to Map Distortion- Scroll down

2. Then Go to thetruesize.com

1. Map Distortion- Scroll down

2. The Straight Story...or is it? Canada's Southern Border

3. True Size of .. Interactive map

True size of Worksheet

MAP DISTORTION

There are four basic characteristics of a map that are distorted to some degree, depending on the map projection used.

These characteristics include distance, direction, shape, and area.

World locations compared