AIRPLANE CHANGES OUR WORLD MAP

Duration: *11min

Year Published: 1942

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: Describes the evolution of world map concepts and how the airplane has drastically reduced distances. Sequences include the problem of projection distortion; early maps and globes; latitude and longitude; Mercator's, Mollweide's, and Goode's projections; and distance contrasts between points on the globe by land, water, and air travel routes. "The Great Circle route is traced on Mercator's projection, and airplane distances are compared. Alaska is shown to be closer to Berlin than is New York City." School management.

Complete Record: Series: Social studies series Dewey number: 912 Audience level: jh-sh-c-adult Producer note: Guide 15c Format/cost: 16-sd-$50 Distributors / rental: University of New Hampshire $1; Nassau Instructional Film Center $1.50; Shadow Arts Studio $1.50; Ohio Department of Education; Central Washington College of Education $1.50

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946

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