Chapter 1 Lesson 1
geography is the study of everything on earth What is geography? geography is the study of everything on earth
scale model of the Earth Globe scale model of the Earth accurately displays area, distance and direction
Maps flat representation of all or part of the Earth creates distortion in shape, distance, area or direction useful for showing more in depth information
scale model of the Earth Globe scale model of the Earth accurately displays area, distance and direction
1. physical – shows the location of land and water features Types of Maps 1. physical – shows the location of land and water features
2. political – shows boundaries and locations Boundaries can be natural or manmade
3. thematic – single subject Ex: climate, population, road, vegetation