Let’s get down to the business of geography
If you were to design a qualitative map of J.P. McCaskey, what type of information would you include on the map? Explain your reasoning.
Do Nows are Due Today - 25 points - prompts were given on sub days, also on wikispace Latitude and Longitude exercises - turn in today Use the Wikispace: ss200.wikispaces.com
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If you were to design a qualitative map of J.P. McCaskey, what type of information would you include on the map? Explain your reasoning.
Small Scale Maps - large area, little detail - relative location, regional comparisons - ex: 1” = 50 miles Large Scale Maps - small area, very detailed - relative location within a region - ex: 1” = 1 mile
Best way to measure - ruler, compass, azimuth Easy classroom method - notebook paper
Go to: ss200.wikispaces.coms open handouts and materials folder open the powerpoint “Map Activity” - complete the map questions
Map of Belgium
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Using the internet, find the latitude and longitude of Montego Bay, Jamaica Bonus Question
1. Describe your understanding of maps and their specific uses.