I need to be able to compare a cartogram to a political map in order to answer these two questions:
33. What do the relative sizes of Australia and New Zealand on both maps tell you about each country's GNP?
34. Compare the size of South Korea on the two maps. What does this comparison tell you?
But, I'm not exactly sure on how to compare the two maps. I feel so dumb when it comes to this stuff. Any advice?
Does your cartogram show GNP?
Yes
I don't know if this will help, but ...
http://www.google.com/maps/place/Australia/@-21.1386697,95.2814863,3z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x2b2bfd076787c5df:0x538267a1955b1352!8m2!3d-25.274398!4d133.775136
Can you see Australia and New Zealand here? Drag the map around until you can see both of them, if you need to.
Then drag the map downward so that South Korea comes into view, along with Australia and New Zealand.
However, you'll need to find info on each country's GNP by means of a regular search, I think. This webpage below has ideas for you. Scroll down and read the different ways to search for exactly what you want.
http://www.hackcollege.com/blog/2011/11/23/infographic-get-more-out-of-google.html
Don't worry, understanding and comparing different types of maps can be confusing at times. Comparing a cartogram to a political map involves analyzing the relative sizes of countries or regions on each map. Here's how you can approach answering questions 33 and 34:
33. Start by studying both the cartogram and the political map. Look for Australia and New Zealand on each map and compare their sizes. In a cartogram, the size of each country is proportional to a specific variable, such as population or Gross National Product (GNP). On the other hand, a political map represents the actual geographic size of the countries without any distortion.
To answer the question about GNP, you need to consider the relative size of Australia and New Zealand on both maps. If Australia appears larger compared to New Zealand on the cartogram, it suggests that Australia has a higher GNP than New Zealand. This is because the cartogram is emphasizing the variable of GNP, so a larger size indicates a higher value for that variable. Conversely, if New Zealand appears larger on the cartogram, it suggests a higher GNP for New Zealand.
34. Comparing the size of South Korea on the two maps requires a similar approach. Locate South Korea on both maps and compare its relative size. A larger size on the cartogram would indicate that South Korea has a relatively higher value for the variable being represented (which could be GNP or some other metric). If South Korea appears smaller on the cartogram, it suggests a relatively lower value for that variable.
Remember, the key to comparing these maps is to pay attention to the relative sizes and how they correspond to the variables being represented. By focusing on the proportional sizes on the cartogram and the actual geographic sizes on the political map, you can gain insights into the differences between countries in terms of GNP or other metrics.