WORKSHOP 4
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Standards related to mapping
6.7f.
Read a and a geologic map for evidence provided on the maps and construct and interpret a simple scale map.
7.d.
Construct scale models, maps and appropriately labeled diagrams to communicate scientific knowledge (e.g., motion of Earth's plates and cell structure).
ES.9d.
Students know how to analyze published geologic hazard maps of California and know how to use the map's information to identify evidence of geologic events of the past and predict geologic changes in the future.
ES.1.h.
Read and interpret .
Introduction to the
Analysis of LandSAT 5 satellite IR photograps with MultiSpec using on a Macintosh.
Topographic/Relief Maps | World Maps | Historical and Demographic Maps | Geololgical Maps
Street Maps | Environmental Maps | Maps and News | California MapsTopographic/Relief Maps
- : USGS (United States Geological Survey) topographical maps.
- TopMap.Com: Topographic Maps of the USA
- Satellite photos & topographical maps.
- : Seismic hazard maps for much of California.
- : Relief maps for the world.
- : Relief & political maps of the world.
World Maps
- : Relief & political maps of the world.
- : Create maps of any location in the world.
- : Outline Maps of anywhere in the world.
- : Historic Maps.
- : Maps of all of the countries of the world.
- : Relief maps of the world.
- : Thematic maps of the world.
- : Outline maps for use in the classroom.
Historical and Demographic Maps
- : Demographics of California based on census data.
- : Create maps of any location in the US. Select the features you desire.
- : Historic Maps.
- : Create various biological and demographic maps of the US
- : Library of Congress Collection
US & Foreign Street Maps
- : Real-time freeway traffic maps.
- : Up to the second traffic maps for major metropolitan areas.
Environmental Maps
- : Current air quality data from EPA.
- : Environmental Protection Agency maps showing pollution concerns.
- : Maps on the distribution of vegetation and animals.
- : Map current seismic activity anywhere in the world (from )
- : Current weather maps of the world.
- : World map showing current day/night conditions and time.
- Biomes: Links to resources on biomes
Geological Maps
- : Satellite photos & topographical maps.
- : Geologic Maps of California
- : Maps of volcanoes.
- : USGS Geological Maps. There are also .
- : Seismic hazard maps for much of California.
Maps and News
- General maps and maps of peacekeeping operations.
- : Maps of locations currently in the news.
- : World map showing current day/night conditions and time.
California Maps
- : Environmental Protection Agency maps showing pollution concerns.
- : Satellite photos & topographical maps.
- : Map current seismic activity anywhere in the world (from )
- : Maps on the distribution of vegetation and animals.
- : USGS (United States Geological Survey) topographical maps.
- : Seismic hazard maps for much of California.