GEOGRAPHY

Geo = Earth Graphy = To scribe, draw or map

Mental Maps

  We use an atlas or road map to help us find the location of places or to discover some missing information.

  More often, we make use of a collection of special maps that exist in our minds – what we might call our mental maps.

  Some of these maps are much more complete and accurate than others. For example, your mental map of the house or apartment where you live is going to be more precise than your mental map of New York City or New Zealand.

Your Mental Map of Canada

  Draw your mental map of Canada on the paper provided.

  Include any important geographic features you are aware of, such as provinces, main cities, water bodies, and land features.

  Do not look at someone else’s map as you do this – remember, this is your mental map

Can You Find?   North America

  South America

  Asia

  Europe

  Africa

  Australia

  Antarctica

  Pacific Ocean

  Atlantic Ocean

  India Ocean

  Artic Ocean

Let’s find out… Take our your technology devices and visit kahoot.it

What is a Map? A map is a representation of the earth’s features on

a flat surface; a diagram.

Six Basic Features of a Map 1.   Title: Identifies area shown or purpose or topic

2.   Legend: Explains symbols or colours

3.   Scale: Compares distances on maps to real life

4.   Date: When it was published

5.   Direction: Shows north or latitude and longitude

6.   Boarders: Separates maps of different types

What is a Map Scale? A map scale is a representation of the earth’s surface on a map.

Large Scale vs. Small Scale Maps

Criteria Large Scale Maps Small Scale Maps

Definition Shows a large amount of detail of a small area

Shows a small amount of detail of a large area

Typical Scales 1 cm = 0.5km or 1 : 50 000

1 cm = 5 km or 1 : 500 000

Purpose Residential planning, hiking, military purpose

Political, physical or economic maps in atlases