Map Components
What is a legend/key?
Tells the meaning of the colors and symbols that are used on a map.
What is political geography?
political organization of areas
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
What type of map shows boundaries?
Political Map
What are the 2 types of directions?
Cardinal and Intermediate
Which geography type tells how relationships between people and the environment have changed over time?
Biophysical Geography
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.
What type of map shows rain/snowfall?
Precipitation Map
What 4 things must maps have?
Title, Key/Legend, Scale, Compass Rose
What is economic geography?
Distribution of goods and services
What are the five themes of geography?
Movement, Region, Location, (HE)Interaction, Place
Who makes maps?
Cartographer
What is a resource map?
A map that shows the location of available resources.
Does longitude measure North to South?
No, it runs North to South but measures east to west.
What is Urban Geography?
Locations of cities and services they provide.
What theme does Chinatown show?
Place
What is one advantage of a globe?
Most accurately represent the Earth’s shape, shapes on the Earth, and distorts less.
What is an economic activity map?
Shows goods or services of a region.
Do maps have to have latitude and longitude?
No. Most do, but it is not required on a map.
List 5 types of geography.
Biophysical, Topography, Political, Social, Historical, Economic, Urban
Give an example of something expressing the themes of both Movement and HE Interaction.
Creating a tunnel in a mountain for a roadway
What are the four basic aspects of the Earth that can be distorted?
Direction, Area, Distance, Shape
Name 6 different types of Maps.
Population, Economic activity, Resource, Language, Ethnicity, Climate, Precipitation, Physical, Political