Parts of a Map
A _______ ____ is a tool on a map that helps the reader identify which way the map is oriented. It includes directions like north, south, east, and west.
Compass Rose
Use your atlas! What country is located at 28 degrees north, 77 degrees east?
India
This type of map shows borders, cities, and capitals. It is often colorful.
Political Map
An ___________ is when humans changes how they live to fit their environment
Adaptation
__________ _______ measures the average of how many people live in a given unit of land in a particular place
Population Density
The _____ is usually at the top of a map and tells readers what a map is about
Use your atlas! What city is located at approximately 39 degrees north, 116 degrees east?
Beijing, China
This type of map shows physical features such as mountains, rivers, oceans, and plains
Physical Map
A _____________ is when humans change their environment to suit their lifestyle and needs
Modification
Give an example of an adaptation Japanese people living in Tokyo have made to their everyday lives due to their high population density
Answers vary
___ ____ helps us understand how far in real life a distance on a map represents
Map Scale
Use your atlas! Wisconsin is _______ of Minnesota.
East
This type of map shows data about a particular theme
Thematic map
Is this an example of adaptation or modification? Humans wear winter coats and hats in cold climates
Adaptation
Why are many large Japanese cities like Tokyo located on the coast?
Easy access to water, easier to live in flatlands than in the mountains
A ___ is a tool on a map that helps us understand what the colors and symbols on the map mean
Legend/key
Use your atlas/Asia map! Thailand is directly west of which country?
Laos/Cambodia
What type of map would I use if I wanted to display the projected election data for each state?
Thematic Map
Is this an example of adaptation or modification? Humans build a dam to harness the power of a river and generate electricity
Modification
True or false: India is a country that continues to experience increased urbanization year after year
True
Each map uses a particular ___ __________. Some are better than others, but every one is wrong- it's impossible to show a 3d shape on a 2d plane without distortion
Map Projection
Use your atlas! What are the approximate latitude & longitude coordinates for Kimberly, WI?
~44 degrees north, 88 degrees west
Which type of map includes many different sub-types of maps?
Thematic maps
Adaptation (Wisconsin has access to lumber, pitched roofs help keep rain and snow off of our roofs and keep our roofs from collapsing, basements provide shelter from tornados but can flood)
Where are most major cities in the US located, AND why are they located there?
The coast- many early cities developed near waterways due to access to resources and ease of transportation