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Geography ~ a descriptive science dealing with the surface of the earth, its division into continents and countries, and climate~

Cardinal Directions North South East West

Projections ~various plans to represent the earth~ Mercator Projection Robinson Projection Goode’s Interrupted Projection (Equal Area) Polar Projection

Mercator Google images

Robinson

Goode’s Interrupted

Polar

Longitude & Latitude Longitude lines = Vertical lines & Meridians ~measures East and West (degrees) ~runs North and South ~longitude starts at 0 degrees, known as the Prime Meridian. Latitude lines = Horizontal & parallel lines ~measures North and South (degrees) ~runs East and West ~latitude starts at 0 degrees, known as the Equator

Hemispheres Northern Southern Eastern Western

Types of Maps Cartography: Maps are produced by cartographers. Cartography refers both the study of maps and the process of map-making. Political Boundaries Cities & Capitals Oceans Physical (Topography) Deserts Mountains Lakes Swamps/marsh land Forests http://geography.about.com

Absolute Location Definition: Example: A point on the earth's surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude. Example: I need to find that treasure using absolute location, not by some silly written description on the back of this old map! http://geography.about.com

Relative Location Definition: Example: A location of a place in relation to another place (i.e. south or downhill). Example: The relative location of Kansas City, Missouri is just east of Kansas City, Kansas. http://geography.about.com