Theme of Geography Location

Two Types of Location Absolute Location Relative Location

Types of Absolute Location Global Location-Every point on Earth has a specific location that is determined by an imaginary grid of lines denoting latitude and longitude. Local Location-Street Address Examples Examples

Latitude Parallels of latitude measure distances north and south of the line called the Equator.

Longitude Meridians of longitude measure distances east and west of the line called the Prime Meridian.

additional description of relative location Relative location deals with the interaction that occurs between and among places. It refers to the many ways---by land, by water, even by technology that places are connected. Examples additional description of relative location Try a quiz!

Additional Description of Relative Location Relative locations are described by landmarks, time, direction, or distance from one place to another and may associate a particular place with another.

Additional description of relative location Landmarks Potter Park Zoo Michigan Historical Museum Michigan State University Wilcox School Back to: Additional description of relative location

Additional description of relative location Time Driving time Flying time Back to: Additional description of relative location

Additional description of relative location Directions North, South, East, West Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast Right, Left Back to: Additional description of relative location

Additional description of relative location Distance Number of blocks Number of miles/kilometers Back to: Additional description of relative location

Absolute Global Location Examples U.S. Weather Stations in Michigan Name of City Latitude Longitude Lansing 42° 47' 84° 36' Detroit 42° 25' 83° 1' Grand Rapids 42° 53' 85° 31' Sault Ste. Marie 46° 28' 84° 22' -Question-

Which dot is closer to 30° North and 75° West - A or B ?

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Click on the correct answer. Try This! Click on the correct answer. Holt is ______ of Lansing. a. North b. South c. East d. West

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Holt is south of Lansing. Congratulations! Holt is south of Lansing.

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It’s the direction opposite of north. Try again! Hint: It’s the direction opposite of north.

Relative Location Examples My house is next to Wilcox School. Michigan is north of Ohio. The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are a 3 and ½ hour drive from Lansing. The Mackinac Bridge is between Michigan’s peninsulas. Traverse City is near many cherry orchards.

Relative Location or Absolute Location? Quiz Holt is 42° 73' N, 84° 53 ' W. Is this an example of Relative Location or Absolute Location?

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Mackinac Island is near the Mackinac Bridge. Another Question: Mackinac Island is near the Mackinac Bridge. Is this an example of relative location or absolute location? Hint!

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Hint! Near is the key word. Back to the Question

Do you know where Mackinac Island is located. It is near Sault Ste Do you know where Mackinac Island is located? It is near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Check out this page! Go to the Mackinac Island Tourist Information website http://www.mackinac.com/ It describes Mackinac Islands location on the introductory page. This description is an example of relative location.

Explore! Try the interactive map on the http://www.mackinac.com/ website. Look at some of the terms that are used. Click on the downtown section. Is the coal dock near the end of Astor or Fort Street?

You’re Right. The coal dock is near the end of Astor Street You’re Right! The coal dock is near the end of Astor Street. This statement is an example of relative location.

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Absolute Local Location Wilcox School is at 1650 Laurelwood. The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Back

There are two types of location. Remember- There are two types of location. Relative location Absolute location Where do you live?