1. What makes each place unique? Ch. 1, Key Issue 2

2. Place: Mathematical Location Location of any place can be described precisely by meridians and parallels –Meridians (lines of longitude) Prime meridian 180 = ? –Parallels (lines of latitude) The equator 90 = ?

5. Maps: Scale Types of map scale – Ratio or fraction – Written – Graphic Spatial Scale – Zoom in, Zoom Out – Global, national, regional, local

12. Place: Unique Location of a Feature Place names –Toponym Site –Physical characteristics of and area Climate Vegetation Mountainous Situation –Location of a place in regards to other places Asheville, NC is located in the Southern Appalachian mountains –Tourism Mathematical location –Precise location of a place

13. Site and Situation Describe A.C. Flora’s site factors Describe A.C. Flora’s situation factors What are some interesting toponyms around Columbia?