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Warm-Up: What is geography? List 5 examples of Geography. In your own words write down a definition. List 5 examples of Geography. How does geography affect you? 2

Introduction to Geography 3

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What is Geography? The study of the world, the world’s people, and places ---- and the landscapes they create landscape – all human and physical features that make a place unique Insert a map of your country. 5

How do we study Geography? Geographers ask questions about how the world works ~ make observations ~ take measurements ~ view data Ex.) collect data about tornados and what creates them or about mountains and how they form * called GEOGRAPHY AS A SCIENCE ~ geographers act as scientists Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country. 6

How do we study Geography? 2. Geographers ask questions about people and their lives ~ visit places = all over the world ~ talk to people about - culture - language - relationship - government * called GEOGRAPHY AS A SOCIAL SCIENCE 7

How do we view the world? 8

How do we view the world? Local Level ~ town ~ community How do people live? How/What do people eat? How do they get around? Why? 9

~ dividing the world makes it easier to study How do we view the world? 2. Regional Level = common features that set the region apart from the rest of the area ~ physical characteristics ex.) mountains ~ climate ex.) desert ~ human characteristics ex.) language ~ all shapes and sizes ~ dividing the world makes it easier to study ~ easier to understand when you are able to compare one region to another 10

How do we view the world? 3. Global Level ~ how people interact globally ~ relationships between people far apart ~ helps us figure out how our actions affect the world 11

The World 12

World population map 13

Gross Domestic Product Map 14

Energy Consumption Map 15

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 16

Child Mortality Map 17

People Living with HIV/AIDS 18

Total Spending on Healthcare 19

The World 20

Answer the warm-up Miss Smith gave you at the door GOOD MORNING! Please take out your notes from last night and leave them on your desk. Answer the warm-up Miss Smith gave you at the door Write down your homework- Read pgs. 6-13, take Cornell notes and process!

How do we Categorize Geography? Two main Branches: 1. Physical Geography 2. Human Geography 22

1. Physical Geography Physical geography = is the study of the world’s features—its landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants. Do Know all about the different features found on Earth and what causes them Take detailed measurements Track changes over time WHY Learn how the world works Understand the world Prepare for earth’s changes Prepare for dangers 23

1. Human Geography Human Geography = is the study of the world’s people, communities, and landscapes. WHY Help us to better understand people of other cultures Helping people understand their landscapes Helping to improve city planning and development and protect the environment Do Study the world’s people, past and present Research where people live Study what people do 24

How do we Organize Geographic Studies? 5 Themes of Geography Location 2. Place 3. Movement 4. Human-Environment Interaction 5. Regions 25

How do we Organize Geographic Studies? 5 Themes of Geography Location Place 3. Movement 4. Human-Environment Interaction 5. Regions How can I remember this? Lets Play More Hard Rock 26

1. Location Where something is Every point on earth has a location absolute location – is a specific description of where a place is, such as an address. relative location – a general description of where a place is 27

2. Place features define the area and make it unique ~ land ~ climate ~ people 28

3. Movement How and why people move People are always moving Geographers study roads and routes that are commonly used 29

4. Human-Environment Interaction Humans affect their environments in many ways environment – an area’s land, water, climate, plants, and animals How do people interact with their environment? How are people affected by their environment? 30

5. Regions Geographers divide the world into regions WHY? ~ to make it easier to study ~ compare and contrast one place from another 31

What do we use to study Geography? Map – flat drawing that shows the earth’s surface Distorted to fit on flat surface (area, shape, distance, direction) Globe – spherical model of the earth More accurate than map 32

Maps Projections Mercator - ship navigation Robinson – data representation Polar – airline navigation 33

Latitude and Longitude Latitude: (shown as a horizontal line) is the distance, in degrees, of a point north or south of the Equator. Lines of latitude are often referred to as parallels. Longitude: (shown as a vertical line) is the distance, in degrees, of a point east or west of the Prime Meridian. Lines of longitude are often referred to as meridians. 34

Thematic Maps Population Economic Activity Resources Language Ethnicity 35

Scale: a line marked off on a map to indicate a ratio between the actual distance and the proportion shown on the map. For example: 1 inch= 1 mile 36

Information on a Map Symbols Color Lines Boundaries Contours 37

What do we use to study Geography? Satellite Images – allows geographers ability to study area from above the earth Can create maps from data Cartography – science of making maps Meteorology – study of weather and what causes it Predict weather 38

Four Basic Components Title - Purpose of the map Compass Rose- Shows where the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) lie on a map Legend/Key - Tells the user about the symbols on a map Scale - Tells the user the ratio between distances on the map and actual distances on Earth

Can you identify the four key parts?

Geography Activity With a partner, determine the major theme of geography that you feel is most important and why. Create a visual poster that includes the following: The theme Why it’s the most important The definition of the theme A picture explaining

Exit Ticket- Closing Question Why do we need to know about geography? How will we use maps in every day life?