Transcript File - Mrs. Coates` World Studies

This is a…
Flat projection of the Earth’s
surface.
Map
This is a…
separate area on a map, usually
boxed off, explains the lines,
symbols, and colors used on a
map.
Map Key
This is…
The study of human and
nonhuman features of Earth.
Geography
This is an example of a…
(hint: a kind of map projection)
Robinson Projection
This is the…
Imaginary line that runs around
the Earth halfway between the
North and South Poles; used as
the starting point to measure
degrees of north and south
latitude.
Equator
The earth is divided into
four...
hemispheres
1in. = 250 miles is an example
of…
Scale
This is the…
Line of the global grid running
from the North Pole to the South
Pole through Greenwich,
England; starting point for
measuring degrees of east and
west longitude.
Prime Meridian
Canton is north of Sharon and
south of Boston is an example
of…
Relative Location
Give me an example of
absolute location…
30°N, 90°W
The distance north or south of
the equator, measured in
degrees is called…
Latitude
One of the many lines on the
global grid running from the
North Pole to the South Pole;
used to measure degrees of
longitude are called…
Meridians
This is…
the distance east or west
of the Prime Meridian,
measured in degrees.
Longitude
This is another name for…
the many lines on the global
grid that circle the earth
north or south of the
Equator.
Parallels
This is a…
Compass Rose
This is a
Scale bar
Loss of accuracy is also
called…
Distortion
This an an example of a…
Gall-Peters/Equal Area
projection
This is a…
Way to map Earth on a flat
surface.
Projection
This is…
An elevation map
An elevation map shows…
Height above sea level.
This is a…
Political map
A political map shows…
Political units such as
cities and countries.
This is a…
Physical map
A physical map shows…
Natural features such as
mountains, rivers, etc.
This is a…
Topographic map
This is a…
Climate map
This is one example of a…
Land use resource map
What else can land use
resource maps show…
Agricultural land, forest, urban areas, livestock
ranching, etc.
Climate and land use
resource are types of…
Special purpose maps
Name at least two more types of special
purpose maps…
Population density,
precipitation, contour,
elevation
A plain at the mouth of a
river, often triangular in
shape, formed when material
is deposited by flowing
water.
A delta
an area of land almost
completely surrounded by
water and connected to the
mainland by an isthmus
Peninsula
a large flat area that rises
above the surrounding
land; at least one side has
a steep slope
Plateau
a huge, slow-moving
mass of snow and ice
Glacier
a large area of flat or
gently rolling hill
Plain
an area that rises above
surrounding land and has a
rounded top and usually less
steep than a mountain
Hill
This is an example of a.…
Mercator projection
Who likes to use Mercator
projections and why?
Sailors and pilots because they
are good for navigation.
If we are -5 GMT and it is 3pm in
London, what time is it here?
10am
If Paris is +1 GMT and it is 8am
here, what time is it in Paris?
2pm
Name all the 5 Themes of
Geography
Location
Place
Region
Movement
Human-Environment Interaction
Give an example of Place.
Physical features: mountainous, hot,
tropical, desert, marshy, etc.
Human features: urban, densely
populated, Christian, Frenchspeaking, etc.
Give me two examples of
Region.
Geographic , political or cultural
Iberian peninsula, Norfolk County, Middle East,
New England, Latin America, etc.
Give me an example of
Movement.
Migration – push (war, famine, etc.) and pull
(economic opportunities, family, etc.) factors
The methods for moving goods, people and
ideas around an area.
Give two examples of HumanEnvironment Interaction.
Deforestation, Pollution,
Farming, Building roads,
bridges, dams, tunnels, etc.
Don’t forget…
- You will need to be able to read information from different
types of maps.
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You will need to read a time zone map again.
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You will need to be able to use a map to identify
continents, oceans, lines of importance and coordinates.
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You will need to be able to discuss facts about time zones.
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You will need to be able to discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of different kinds of map projections.
This is on your study guide!