bell ringer what map accurately displays the size of the world and why? 2 sentences b ac
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Bell Ringer
What map accurately displays the size of the world and why? 2 sentences
BA C
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World Geography
Tools of GeographyMrs. Duffy
http://www1.pasadenaisd.org/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=36381&fileitem=5452&catfilter=1646
What is Geography?
Geography is the study of the earth and the way people live on it and use it.
2 Parts– Physical Geography is the study of the
Natural Landscape of the Earth wh – Cultural Geography is the study of the
Human Landscape of the Earth
Physical v. Cultural Physical v. Cultural GeographyGeography
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Physical GeographyPhysical Geography Cultural GeographyCultural Geography
Rocks/MineralsRocks/Minerals Population/Settlements/Population/Settlements/UrbanizationUrbanization
LandformsLandforms Economic and Political Economic and Political SystemsSystems
Animal and Plant LifeAnimal and Plant Life TransportationTransportation
SoilsSoils Human MigrationHuman Migration
Atmosphere/Climate/WeatherAtmosphere/Climate/Weather Social SystemsSocial Systems
EnvironmentEnvironment RecreationRecreation
Rivers/Oceans/Other bodies Rivers/Oceans/Other bodies of Waterof Water
Religion/Belief SystemReligion/Belief System
What types of jobs do geographers What types of jobs do geographers have (in the U.S.)?have (in the U.S.)?
Location Analysts, for:Location Analysts, for:franchises (like “Burger King”)franchises (like “Burger King”)stores (like big department stores)stores (like big department stores)public facilities (like new schools)public facilities (like new schools)
Environmental Scientists and ConsultantsEnvironmental Scientists and Consultants
GIS (computer mapping) Urban and Regional PlannersGIS (computer mapping) Urban and Regional Planners
Real Estate and Residential Development AnalystsReal Estate and Residential Development Analysts
Transportation and Tourism Planners and AnalystsTransportation and Tourism Planners and Analysts
University and public school teachersUniversity and public school teachers
Question
What are some of the tools geographers use to describe the features of Earth?
Creating and using the tools of geography allow for
more complete understanding of the world.
Maps “the language of geography”Map – a flat, two dimensional representation of space
Important Features of a Map
Title. Describes what the map is about.Compass Rose. Shows basic directions.Scale. Show what distances on the map represent.Legend. Indentifies what any symbols on the map represent.
Important Features of a Map
What are the main types of map projections and
why are they needed? Conic,Cylindrical: Mercator, Robinson, & HomolosinePlanar: Azimuthal
How may a map projection be misleading?How do geographers manipulate information using maps?
Types of maps
Political Maps show major boundaries.Physical Maps show major physical features rivers, mountains, elevations.Thematic Maps show information relating to a particular theme (such as patterns related to specific ideas, data other than land area, and movement of people, things, and ideas)Population Density Maps shows where people in a certain area live.Resource or Product Maps shows natural resources, and agricultural and other products.
Location
Specific place on the earthDescribes where places are at on earth.Types of Location:– ABSOLUTE: exact location on earth (fixed)
• Doesn’t change– Latitude/Longitude– Hemispheres– Grid System– Address
– RELATIVE: compared to other places (variable)• Changes dependent upon where you’re comparing it to.
– Miles – Distance– Direction
Latitude and Longitude
Latitude run east to west and measure 0 (equator) to 90 (north and south pole) north to southLongitude run north to south and measure 0 (prime meridian) to 180 (international date line) east to west
Let’s Practice Together
You Practice Together
Complete using Latitude and Longitude to find Locations and Distances.Read all instructions before you ask a question.
On Your Own
Complete the graphic organizer and latitude and longitude scavenger hunt using http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html
Closure
Print or draw an example of all 5 type of map.