Maps
Why are symbols on a map?
Because they represent information like natural resource, landmarks, or activities
What does a title do?
It tells the subject of the globe or map
geographers means…
Explorers who explore both the physical properties of earths surface and the human societies there
What does physical geography do?
It tells/shows the features of earth created by people
What does a scale do?
It tells how much distance on earth is represented by distance on a map or globe.
What do labels do?
They give names of features such as hotels, restaurant, etc.
What is geography?
The study of places and the relationship with people and their environments
What is political geography?
It’s when geographers talk about man made things on earth ex. Borders
What is a locator globe?
a globe that shows a specific area on earth that is shown by the map
What do the colors on a map do?
They represent different kinds of information for example Blue usually represents water.
What Is a physical map?
A map that Shows natural features
What are the 10 important elements of a map?
Title, symbols, labels, colors, locator globe, lines of latitude, lines of longitude, scale, legend, and compass rose
Imaginary horizontal lines that measure distance north or south of the equator.
What does a compass rose do?
It shows the directions on a map north, south, east, west.
What is a political map
A map that shows man made things, like borders
What are the 5 themes of geography?
Location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, region
What are lines of longitude?
Imaginary vertical lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian.
What does a legend do?
It explains what symbols and colors on a map mean
What is a thematic map?
A map that shows things in that area like natural resources, food, etc.
What are the 6 essential elements of geography?
The world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, the uses of geography