1. Geography : Map Skills

2. Map Globe Globe vs. Maps A globe is a scale model of the earth
It is the most accurate depiction of area, distance, and direction
However, they do not show close up detail
A symbolic representation of all or part of the planet
They can show small areas in great detail
However, when the curves of a globe become straight lines on a map, distortion of size, shape, distance, or area occurs ex: Great circle route

3. Absolute Location The exact location of a place using latitude and longitude
Parallel, or horizontal, lines that circle the earth
Equator – 0 degress and the poles are 90 degrees
Listed first when giving exact location
Meridians- circle the earth from pole to pole - verticle
Prime Meridian- 0 degrees
Listed 2nd in exact location
Japan’s exact location is:
36 degrees north and 140 degrees east

4. Hemispheres
The grid system, created by the crossing of the lines of latitude and longitude divide the earth into four hemispheres.
North
South
East
West

5. Point out the mapping tools that you can see on this map
Reading a map: Page 10

6. Scale Small Scale Large Scale
Small scale maps show smaller areas, like a county, or city, but in greater detail.
Large Scale maps show a large area, like a whole country or state, but in little detail
Used to show relative location- the location of a place relative to another.
Ex: I live near the park.
Or, Clinton is on the Mississippi River

7. 3 Types of Maps #1 - Physical #2 - Political
Show location and topography, or shape of the earths features
Relief- the difference in elevation, or height, of landforms
Shows boundaries and locations of political units such as countries, states, cities, or towns
Most features are human-made like boundaries, capitals, cities, and roadways.

8. #3 - Thematic Maps Qualitative Flow Line Maps
Illustrates the movement of people, animals, goods, and ideas, as well as process of things like hurricanes and glaciers
Maps that use colors symbols, line or dots to show information related to a specific idea