Post on 05-Jan-2016
GeographyGeography
Types of MapsTypes of Maps Physical MapPhysical Map – shows – shows
mountains, hills, plains, mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans and rivers, lakes, oceans and other physical features.other physical features.
Political MapPolitical Map – shows – shows countries, states, countries, states, provinces, towns. provinces, towns.
Historical MapHistorical Map – – illustrate economic illustrate economic activity like migrations, activity like migrations, battlesbattles
Example – Physical & Political. Shows boundaries & physical features.
How to Read a MapHow to Read a MapA.A. Legend or KeyLegend or Key – lists and explains the – lists and explains the
symbols, lines & colors on the mapsymbols, lines & colors on the map
B.B. ScaleScale – show distance – show distance
C.C. Compass RoseCompass Rose – shows North, South, East, & – shows North, South, East, & WestWest
D.D. LabelsLabels – words or – words or phrases that phrases that explain explain items on items on the map. the map.
A
B C
D
Example of an historical map –
shows battle information
Geography Geography VocabularyVocabulary
HemisphereHemisphere – half the – half the globe. Can be divided into globe. Can be divided into Northern & Southern. Also, Northern & Southern. Also, Eastern & Western.Eastern & Western.
EquatorEquator – imaginary line in – imaginary line in the middle of the Earth the middle of the Earth that runs east to west.that runs east to west.
North
East
South
West
DIRECTIONS
North, East, South, West
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Geography VocabularyGeography Vocabulary
ValleyValley – low land between hills and – low land between hills and mountainsmountains
HarborHarbor – a sheltered area of water, – a sheltered area of water, deep enough for docking ships deep enough for docking ships (usually near land)(usually near land)
BayBay – part of an ocean or lake – part of an ocean or lake partially enclosed by landpartially enclosed by land
DesertDesert – a dry area where few plants – a dry area where few plants growgrow
CapeCape – a pointed piece of land – a pointed piece of land extending into an ocean or lakeextending into an ocean or lake
MountainMountain – natural elevation of the – natural elevation of the earth’s surface with steep sides & earth’s surface with steep sides & greater height than a hillgreater height than a hill
ClimateClimate
Climates vary for many reasons:Climates vary for many reasons:– Distance from the equatorDistance from the equator– Surface features, such as Surface features, such as
mountains or desertsmountains or deserts– Distance from oceanDistance from ocean– Wind patternsWind patterns
The United States contains a variety of climates.The United States contains a variety of climates.– In January in Miami it is 67 degrees, while it is 11 In January in Miami it is 67 degrees, while it is 11
degrees in Minneapolis.degrees in Minneapolis.
ClimateClimate can be described as can be described as average weather or temperature of average weather or temperature of an area.an area.
The United States - The United States - PhysicalPhysical
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Great Lakes
United States of America - United States of America - PoliticalPolitical
Do you know where Ohio is?Do you know where Ohio is?
Do you know where Utah is?Do you know where Utah is?