Introduction to Geography StAIR

Designed by: Mr. Klemmer

For: CP Geography

Maps

• A map is a drawing or picture showing features of an areas (Webster)

• Here is a map of

Georgia as an example:

Maps

• There are two different types of directions:

• Cardinal Directions:

North, South, East, West

• Intermediate Directions:

Northeast, Northwest,

Southeast, Southwest

Quiz

• Which of the following is an example of an intermediate direction?

North Northeast

CORRECT!!

Job well done, you have just won the Golden Map Trophy

INCORRECT

• Remember:

• Cardinal Directions:

• Intermediate Directions:

Scale

• A scale is a divided line on a map or chart indicating the length used to represent a larger unit of measure. (Webster)

• The image below shows an example of a map scale:

Scale

• We use the scale to find the distance between two points.

• We use the scale

At the bottom to find

The distance from

Atlanta to Macon.

Quiz

• What is the distance between the two points?

100 Miles

150 Miles

200 Miles

CORRECT!!

Congratulations, you have just earned the Golden Binocular Trophy

INCORRECT

• Remember we use the scale, like the one below, to determine distance.

• Use the scale at the bottom of the map to get a rough estimate of distance

Keys/Legends

• A Key, or legend, is a explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart. (Webster)

• Below are some examples of map keys:

Keys/Legends

• Here is an example of a map with a key:

• We use the key to decipher information like water, capitals, and boundaries

Quiz

• Which symbol represents there is a state boundary?

----

CORRECT!!

Great Job, for your hard work you have earned the Golden Key Trophy

INCORRECT

• Remember, we use the key to help us understand the features on the map.

Latitude & Longitude

• Lines of latitude measure the distance north or south from the equator:

Latitude & Longitude

• Lines of longitude measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian

Quiz

• True or false; Lines of latitude measure the distance east or west from the equator.

True False

CORRECT!!

Way to go! For your accomplishment you are awarded the Golden Bulls Eye Trophy

INCORRECT

• Remember Latitude is measuring the distance north or south from the Equator

• Longitude measures distance east and west from the Prime Meridian

Grid System

• The grid system is a network of horizontal and perpendicular lines used to locate places on a map. (Webster)

• The image below explains this process:

Grid System

• We use this system to find points on the earth.

Grid System

• With this map we can tell that Denver, Colorado is located at 39 ْ N, 104 ْ E

Quiz

• Using the map, what city is located at 43 ْ N, 84 ْ E?

Atlanta

Denver

Lansing

CORRECT!!

Super Job! For your smart choice you have just won the Golden Grid Trophy

In Review

• In this session we have learned about the importance of maps, how to use a key or legend, how to determine distance with a scale, and how latitude and longitude together form our grid system.

• Here is a final quiz to see how much you’ve learned

Final Quiz

• Question #1: Which of the following is an example of a Cardinal Direction?

South Southeast

Final Quiz

• Question #2:

CONGRATULATIONS

• For your awesome performance you have won the coveted Golden Globe Award