Analyzing Site and Situation AP Human geography Nature and perspectives unit

For today, 09/01 What do we call: (1.) the system that accurately determines the precise position of something on Earth? (2.) the computer system that stores, computes, and displays data used to make maps? (3.) the collection/acquisition of data about Earth from satellites, plane, etc.

Say what? Where is Mr. Clark’s room? What does Mr. Clark’s room look like?

Where’s the beef?

Comparing Place and Location Place: unique feature of a location aka SITE Human characteristics Religion, diet, language, development, etc. Physical characteristics Water sources, weather, climate, landforms, etc. Location: position that something occupies on Earth Place name: toponym Situation Mathematical location

Toponym: name given to a place on Earth Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales, UK

Lake Chargoggagoggmanchaoggagoggchaubunaguhgamaugg, Massachusetts

Toponyms can reflect the history of a location

Mathematical (Absolute) Location: Coordinates Denver, Colorado, USA: 39°42’’52’ N, 104°59’’04’ W 39.7392° N, 104.9903° W For Review: Latitude: 0-90 degrees N and S of equator Individual line: parallel Longitude: 0-180 degrees W and E of prime meridian Individual line: meridian

Situation: location relative to other places Valuable for 2 reasons: (1.) Finding unfamiliar places (2.) Understanding importance of a location

Site: characteristic of a place Combination of features that give each place a distinctive character H and P features Answers the question: “what does it look like?”

Your Assignment Site and Situation Table Due Friday, 09/02