Maps, Maps, Maps
What are the 3 main maps you have learned so far?
physical, political, and thematic
An imaginary line that separates the eastern and western hemispheres at 0o longitude
Prime Meridian
the earth is covered in 97% of...
Salt Water
a box on a map that explains what the symbols on the map represent
Legend or Map Key
shows what the subject of the map is and usually the first thing you should look at when studying a map
Title
What is Culture?
the set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common.
a method of showing our round planet on a flat map
Map Projections
Horizontal line that measures the distance north or south of Earth’s equator
Latitude
Part of the water cycle when water heats up and turns from a liquid to a gas
Evaporation
a picture on the map that shows where in the world the area on the map is located
Locator Map
represent the distances between points on a map in miles and kilometers
Scale
an activity or behavior in which people often take part, examples are language, sports, and the way people eat
Culture Traits
Half of the globe divided by lines of latitude and longitude
Hemispheres
fresh water that is under the ground
ground water
This map shows country borders, capital cities, and major places. Usually will be different colors...
Political Map
directional indicator shows which way north, south, east, and west lie on the map.
cultural features found in all societies, examples are social institutions, creative expressions, and technology
Cultural Universals
Vertical line the measures the distance east or west of Earth’s prime meridian
Longitude
Water that falls to Earth as rain, hail, sleet, ice or snow.
Precipitation
shows the major physical features of a region like mountain ranges, rivers, oceans, islands, deserts, and plains. Different colors represent different elevations of land.
Physical Map
Unit of measurement of a globe's surface that is part of a degree
Minutes
the spread of culture traits from one region to another
Cultural Diffussion
an imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Equator
subterranean streams or pools
focuses on one special topic, such as climate, resources, or population
Thematic Map
naturally formed features on Earth’s surface
Landforms
an area in which people have many shared culture traits
Cultural Region