Map Components
What is a legend/key?
Tells the meaning of the colors and symbols that are used on a map.
What is cartography?
the science of making maps
Give an example of HE Interaction.
Building Dams on rivers, etc.
What is a globe?
3D models of the Earth that are much less distorted than maps
Hemispheres
What are the 2 types of directions to find coordinates?
latitude and longitude
What is hydrology?
The study of water on Earth and its systems.
Give an example of region.
People in the south talk with a southern accent, etc.
What is a map?
2D representations of the Earth that are distorted.
Which direction does the equator run?
latitude
What 4 things must maps have?
Title, Key/Legend, Scale, Compass Rose
What is meteorology?
What are the five themes of geography?
Movement, Region, Location, (HE)Interaction, Place
Who makes maps?
Cartographer
Which direction does the prime meridian run?
Longitude
Which measurement runs north to South?
Longitude.
What does physical Geography look at?
nature such as landforms and water ways
What theme does Chester show?
Place
What is one advantage of a globe?
Most accurately represent the Earth’s shape, shapes on the Earth, and distorts less.
What circular diagram shows directions on a map?
Compass Rose
What is an advantage to using a globe over a map?
A map will distort placement of land/make things looks closer or farther than they really are
What does human geography look at?
Man made FEATURES such as culture and written language
Give an example of something expressing the theme Movement.
Creating a tunnel in a mountain for a roadway
What is the difference between GPS and GIS?
GPS = Location
GIS = Layered data that can be used together or separately
Show me latitude and longitude
Hand gesture