Melanie Waldron

Introduces maps and how they are used, and discusses how mapmakers use symbols, colors, contour lines, scale, latitude and longitude, and grids to convey different types of information on a map.

Introduces maps and how they are used, and discusses the different types of maps that provide information on such subjects as the round Earth, political boundaries, physical features, weather, transport, constellations, and other topics.

Shows how to use maps to display the weather, including information about physical features, climate maps, and plate tectonics.