3.6 Geography We will have 9 lessons with SOL The student will interpret geographic information from maps, tables, graphs, and charts.

develop locate examine 3.6 Geography The student will interpret geographic information from maps, tables, graphs, and charts. Objectives: develop map skills by identifying and using a map legend, compass rose, map key, and symbols. ** locate the state of Virginia, Richmond and Washington, DC on a map. ** examine maps for specific information such as deserts, mountains, lakes, rivers, etc.

Social Studies Textbook Page , 227 (9-11) Understanding Hemispheres Social Studies Textbook Page , 227 (9-11)

A compass rose is a design on a map that shows directions. It shows north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest.

90º N 45º N 0º Latitude 45º S 90º S 180º W 135º W 90º W 45º W 0º Longitude 45º E 90º E 135º E 180º E

90º N - the North Pole. 45º N - a line of latitude that runs through the northern USA, central Europe, and central Asia. 0º Latitude - the equator, a line of latitude that runs through northern South America and central Africa. 45º S - a line of latitude that runs through the southern tip of South America and southern New Zealand. 90º S - the South Pole.

180º W - a line of longitude that runs through the Midway Islands, half-way around the globe from the Prime Meridian. 180º W is the same as 180º W 135º W - a line of longitude that runs through the far west of Canada. 90º W - a line of longitude that runs through Canada and the USA (near the Mississippi River) and Guatemala (in Central America). 45º W - a line of longitude that runs through Greenland and eastern Brazil. 0º Longitude - a line of longitude that runs through Greenwich, England, western France, eastern Spain, Algeria, and other west African countries. Also known as the Prime Meridian.

45º E - a line of longitude that runs through western Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the Horn of Africa. 90º E - a line of longitude that runs through central Russia, western China, and eastern India. 135º E - a line of longitude that runs through eastern Russia, Japan, and Australia. 180º E - a line of longitude that runs through the Midway Islands, half-waf around the globe from the Prime Meridian. 180º E is the same as 180º W.

Longitude and Latitude Latitude and Longitude Look-up

90º N 45º N 0º Latitude 45º S 90º S 180º W 135º W 90º W 45º W 0º Longitude 45º E 90º E 135º E 180º E