What is a map?
Q: What is a map?
A: A map is an image of an area, usually of the Earth or part of the Earth. It includes interpretation and can be seen on paper, smartphones, computers, or other digital devices.
Q: What is the difference between a map and an aerial photograph?
A: A map includes interpretation while an aerial photograph does not.
Q: What are some examples of charts?
A: Examples of charts include star charts and nautical charts.
Q: Who makes maps?
A: Cartographers make maps. Many maps today are made using GIS computer systems which are database systems that are organized by location instead of named records.
Q: How do you project a map onto paper or a computer screen?
A: You have to use mathematics to project a map onto paper or a computer screen because the Earth is round and paper and screens are flat.
Q: Is there any kind of map that doesn't need to be projected?
A: Yes, a map drawn on a sphere called a globe does not need to be projected.
Q: What do web developers call lists of web pages on websites?
A: Web developers call lists of web pages on websites site maps.
