1. Chapter 1 continued

2. Parts of a Map

3. 1. Map Title
identifies the purpose of the map

4. 2. Legend/key
identifies the meaning of symbols, or icons, on the map

5. 3. Compass rose
tells direction
cardinal directions: north, south, east, west
intermediate directions: northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest

6. a. human activity – man made boundaries
4. Line symbols
emphasizes 2 things
a. human activity – man made boundaries
b. physical features – rivers, earthquake faults, etc.

7. distinguishes different elements of the map
5. Color
distinguishes different elements of the map
Example: different states or water features

8. provides tool to determine distance between places
6. Scale
provides tool to determine distance between places

9. Elements of Geography

10. linking of people and places based on location
1. Spatial
linking of people and places based on location
Ex: absolute and relative location

11. unique characteristic of an area Ex: bounce music to New Orleans
2. Place
unique characteristic of an area
Ex: bounce music to New Orleans

12. 3. Region
defined by physical or human features
3 types of regions:
a: formal – wards of New Orleans
b: functional – greater New Orleans
c. perceptual – the south

13. 4. Physical and Human Systems
the physical processes that effect humans and human activities and their relationship to cultural and physical environments

14. 5. Environment and Society
relationship between people and their environment
Can be positive or negative

15. 6. Uses of Geography
how physical and living things developed in the past and how current trends can help plan for the future

16. Assignment
Illustrate an example of each part of the map. Be sure to label the parts
REMINDER: In order to receive full credit, you must cover at least half a page AND be in full color.