We have spent a lot of time discussing the parts of a map, the different types of map projections, and how to use maps. Which map projection do you like best? Why? Do you think they are helpful to use?
Honestly, "teacher" aside, I think map projections are useful when you have to find things on a flat surface. That being said...when do we ever use a flat surface to find things? I always use Googlemaps to find an address or GoogleEarth when I want to see something cool. Maybe map projections are just for those who don't have computers...or who have an emergency and, hey, they have an atlas lying around in their car. Now THAT'S when I would need a flat map. Otherwise, sorry, Mercator...I think we've passed your time. =)
I think that my favorite map would definitely be a globe. :D But I guess that's not technically a map projection. I guess that if I had to pick, it would be either the Mercator or Goode's. I can't say why, I just think that they're nifty. Although, the other maps are all pretty cool, too. :D
I don't really know about other people but I think that the best one is the Robinson projection because its simple and its the one that I grew up with and isn't really messed up like the other ones
In my opinion, I find that the Winkel Tripel Projection is the best. It seems to have a very acurate depiction of the earth on a flat surface providing a good balance between the size and shape of land areas. Although the polar caps are distorted, they still are pretty acurate. (nobodys perfect)But honestly "Sproulster", what happens when your G.P.S' battery dies when your out hiking or out in the wilderness. I don't think you get 5 bars up at 10,000 feet? I'll take my compass and a Winkel Tripel Projection map please. =)
I like Goode's interrupted Equal area projection because it shows true size but distances are hard to tell. All of the continents and other land masses are very acurate but the big disadvantage is telling proper distances and I think that latitude and longitude wouldn't be the easiest to use either.
Well, Ross C., I HAVE learned not to rely too much on technology because it can fail. But, if I were up at 10,000 feet, say, on Mt. Timpanogos, I wouldn't care about a projection anymore...I'd just want to find a way to get down!!!
Honestly, "teacher" aside, I think map projections are useful when you have to find things on a flat surface. That being said...when do we ever use a flat surface to find things? I always use Googlemaps to find an address or GoogleEarth when I want to see something cool. Maybe map projections are just for those who don't have computers...or who have an emergency and, hey, they have an atlas lying around in their car. Now THAT'S when I would need a flat map. Otherwise, sorry, Mercator...I think we've passed your time. =)
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ReplyDeleteI think that my favorite map would definitely be a globe. :D But I guess that's not technically a map projection. I guess that if I had to pick, it would be either the Mercator or Goode's. I can't say why, I just think that they're nifty. Although, the other maps are all pretty cool, too. :D
ReplyDeleteI don't really know about other people but I think that the best one is the Robinson projection because its simple and its the one that I grew up with and isn't really messed up like the other ones
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I find that the Winkel Tripel Projection is the best. It seems to have a very acurate depiction of the earth on a flat surface providing a good balance between the size and shape of land areas. Although the polar caps are distorted, they still are pretty acurate. (nobodys perfect)But honestly "Sproulster", what happens when your G.P.S' battery dies when your out hiking or out in the wilderness. I don't think you get 5 bars up at 10,000 feet? I'll take my compass and a Winkel Tripel Projection map please. =)
ReplyDeleteI like Goode's interrupted Equal area projection because it shows true size but distances are hard to tell. All of the continents and other land masses are very acurate but the big disadvantage is telling proper distances and I think that latitude and longitude wouldn't be the easiest to use either.
ReplyDeleteWell, Ross C., I HAVE learned not to rely too much on technology because it can fail. But, if I were up at 10,000 feet, say, on Mt. Timpanogos, I wouldn't care about a projection anymore...I'd just want to find a way to get down!!!
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