It Has Been Said That "All Maps Lie" and That

question 40

Essay

It has been said that "all maps lie" and that most maps include political biases. What types of biases or distortions might you suspect or imagine while looking at the maps in this chapter? What other ways might map boundaries, place names, or symbols have been used to either reduce biases or show other types of biases?

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Definitions:

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects the body against infection and disease by identifying and destroying pathogens.

Physical Development

The process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescent, involving the growth of the body and the development of both gross and fine motor skills.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation - one or more missed menstrual periods. Women who have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row have amenorrhea, as do girls who haven't begun menstruation by age 15.

Menstrual Problems

Issues related to the menstrual cycle, including pain (dysmenorrhea), irregular periods, heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), or absence of periods (amenorrhea).