5 Themes of Geography
Mapping
Directions
Grid Systems
100
"I see the building of the CN Tower." represents which of the 5 themes of Geography?
PLACE
Physical and human characteristics that give a location its identity and character
100
What does BOLTS stand for?
Border
Orientation
Legend
Title
Scale
100
What are the 4 CARDINAL DIRECTIONS?
North, South, East, West
100
Which of the following is the correct way to read an ALPHANUMERIC grid system coordinate?
1) A2
2) 2A
3)111320
1) A2 --> We always say the letter before the number when identifying a coordinate on a map.
200
Shipping wheat from the Prairies to Europe
MOVEMENT
Movement studies the mobility and interconnectedness of the planet.
200
What is the only way to accurately display the earth? Why?
A globe is the only way to accurately display the earth.
Map projections (like the Mercator projection) will distort the earth's shape - as it's impossible to put a 3D shape on a 2D surface perfectly.
200
What are the 4 main ordinal directions (middle points)?
NE, NW, SE, SW
200
Which grid system is most commonly found on standard road maps?
Alphanumeric grids
--> Look back at our "Reading an Ontario Road Map" activity in U1.
300
New York is divided into 5 functional neighbourhoods.
OR
Parts of Ontario are grouped by similar climate (ex: Southeastern, subarctic, etc)
REGION
This groups the world into areas that share common unifying characteristics
300
WHICH TYPE OF MAP IS THIS? (HINT: it outlines borders and major cities/capitals).
Political Map of Canada
300
What are the following cardinal directions as compass bearings:
N =
S =
E =
W =
N = 0 or 360o
S = 180o
E = 90o
W =270o
300
Why is latitude and longitude considered the MOST ACCURATE coordinate system?
Because it is a direct 3D spherical measurement mapped perfectly to the Earth and can be extremely precise - the more numbers, the more precise.
400
What is "GEOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE"?
This is a way of looking at the world focusing on where things are, why they are there, and how they connect to each other.
400
What is the difference between LONGITUDE and LATITUDE?
Longitude (meridians) are vertical lines that measure east to west on a globe.
Latitude (parallels) are horizontal lines that measure north to south on a globe.
400
Which direction marker is more accurate?
A) Compass Bearings (ex: 180o)
B) Compass Points/Directions (N/S/E/W)
Compass bearings are extremely precise (up to the degree) whereas compass points/directions are much more general.
400
NOT A GRID SYSTEM QUESTION BUT THAT'S OKAY!
What are the differences between HUMAN characteristics and PHYSICAL characteristics in Geography?
- Create a definition for each.
- Think of at least TWO examples for each.
Physical characteristics refer to the natural features of the Earth's surface (ex: Mountain, lake). While human characteristics are the features created or manipulated by human activity (ex: Buildings, roads).