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The event that explains the difference between the two maps is likely a change in geographic boundaries, natural disasters, population growth or decline, or shifts in political control. These events can cause changes in how regions are depicted on maps due to alterations in land use, infrastructure, or population distribution.
The difference between size on a map and real size is due to scale distortion. Maps cannot accurately represent the true size of features on the Earth's surface due to the challenge of translating a three-dimensional surface onto a two-dimensional plane. This leads to distortions in distance, area, and shape on maps compared to reality.
A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface. An atlas is a collection of maps typically organized in a book format. A globe is a three-dimensional model of the Earth.
A physical map shows geographical features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts, while a political map shows boundaries, cities, and countries.Physical maps focus on natural landforms, while political maps highlight human-made boundaries and locations.
Evacuation maps identify emergency evacuation routes, assembly points, shelter locations, and other crucial information needed during evacuations in the event of a disaster or emergency.
legend that helps users understand the symbols and features on the map. The grid system provides coordinates for location, the scale shows the ratio between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground, and the legend explains the symbols and colors used on the map.