PHYSICAL, POLITICAL & URBAN GEOGRAPHY THEMES

Geography Sources The combination of different data on 1 map is completed by using? Picture A represents a way to gather geographical information. How was the image of Alaska created? The newspaper is an example of what type of source? A

Map Concepts What is the 1 st image? Why are they different on each map? Why does the 2 nd image include a compass? Lines that run N & S are? Lines that run E & W are? How do they divide the world? What concept is illustrated by the last image?

Name the 3 types of projections: A, B, C How are each distorted? What are advantages of using each map? A B C

What map concept is illustrated by the image? Why and when do we use mental maps? How do we develop our mental maps? Sketching Using reference points (equator, prime meridian) Using geographic features & land forms (west of Mississippi) Using human characteristics like languages, dress, customs (steel drums – Jamaica, Kimonos – Japan)

Types of Thematic Maps

Climate What are the 3 main characteristics that make up climate? Name the 5 most important factors that influence climate?

Climate Regions What are the 3 main climatic zones based on latitude? (any synonyms?) This picture illustrates the effects of elevation on vegetation, what is the name of the type of climate associated with this phenomena?

Name the climates associated with low latitudes. Name the climates associated w/ middle latitudes (think US).

Name the climates associated w/ high latitudes.

Vegetation Regions Describe the main vegetative regions of the world. How are the similar or different? (name the most significant)

Weather Phenomena What event is occurring in the picture above? Where are they most likely to occur? The picture below? Where?

What causes the phenomena pictured in both images? Why do the images have different names? How can you tell the difference?

Political Geography Why do we create political divisions & or boundaries? What do these images have in common? Give another example of a political division.

List possible reasons for political conflicts.

Political & Trade Organizations The countries in blue represent what international organization? Why was it created? How has it expanded? What organization is represented by the map on the lower left? the flag?

Why was the organization represented by the blue & white icon created? What is the security council? What are the names of the 2 different organizations represented by the maps? Why were these organizations created & what problems do they have?

What organizations are represented by the maps? How can you tell the difference? Why were they created?

Examples of International Cooperation What do all the countries in blue have in common? Why is Antarctica divided?

What is significant about the location of each city?

Influence of Urban Areas

What do all the pictures have in common?