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?
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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
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