1. Canadian Geography
Chapter 1
Your Space

2. Relative Location
Relative Location: The general location of a place relative to another place.
“My cabin is near Ocean Pond”
1.1.1 Define the term relative location. (k)

3. 1.1.2 Using an air photo, describe the relative location of a cultural feature (e.g., your school) and a
physical feature (e.g., a hill). (a)

4. Canada’s Relative Location
1.1.3 Using a world map or globe, describe Canada's location in terms of (a)
. oceans which border it
. countries which serve as its neighbours
. the prime meridian
. the North Pole

5. Canada’s Landmass
Estimate the portion of canada’s landmass that is north of
50⁰ N (latitude)
60 ⁰ N (latitude)
70 ⁰ N (latitude)
1.1.4 Using a globe, estimate how much of Canada's landmass is north of (k)
. 50o N lat.
. 60o N lat.
. 70o N lat.

6. Latitude
Latitude: Imaginary horizontal lines showing positions measured in degrees north and south of the equator

7. Longitude
Longitude: Imaginary vertical lines drawn between the poiles showing positions measured in degrees,
minutes, and seconds
east and west of the prime meridian.

8. Longitude and Latitude
Together they give us a grid to locate anything, anywhere in the world

9. Absolute Location
Absolute Location: The exact location of a place or feature
Found by
Latitude and Longitude Or
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
1.1.6 Define the term absolute location. (k)

10. Finding Absolute Location
Equator: The 0⁰ line of latitude that circles the earth from west to east.
Measurement goes North and South from it.
Both poles are at 90 degrees
Prime Meridian: The 0⁰ line of longitude that circles the earht from north to south.
Measurement goes east and west from it
Measures increase to 180 degrees

11. Map Lab
Using a topographic map, determine the absolute location of a cultural feature and a physical feature by means of a six-figure coordinate system. (k)
Using a gazetteer or a map, determine the absolute location of the capital cities of Canada. (k)
Using a standard location system in Canada (e.g., postal codes, or telephone area codes), identify
the location of a given community. (a)

12. Scale
Scale: a ratio which compares a measurement on a map to the actual distance between locations identified on the map.
Scale bar
Statement of scale
Scale ratio
1.2.3 Define the term scale. (k)

13. Time Zone
Time Zone: A division of the earth’s surface, usually extending across 15⁰ longitude that establish uniform time.
Why do we have time zones???
Time zones allow for the world to have uniform time.
They follow the passing of the sun over the earth
This means that at noon whever you are, the day is half over, the sun is at its highest.
1.2.4 Define the term time zone. (k)
Explain why a time zones system is needed. (k)

14. Time Zone Work.
Use the map on page 21 to answer the following questions.
If you are getting on a plane in St. Johns at 5pm, and you have a four hour flight to Toronto. What time will it be in Toronto when you arrive?
If you are getting on a plane in Vancouver at 1pm, and you have a 8 hour flight to St. Johns. What time will it be when you arrive in St. Johns?
Given a time zones map and the departure time and duration of an airline flight, determine the arrival
time (local). (a)

15. Physical Distance & Time Distance
Physical Distance is the actual distance between two locations. (e.g. 15km from highway to Eastport)
Time distance: The time it takes to travel between two locations. (e.g. It takes 20 minutes to travel from Gambo to Hare Bay)
Changes with mode of transportation
1.2.7 Contrast physical distance and time distance. (k)

16. Time Distance Questions
Estimate the physical distance and time distance from your home to a location of your choice.
Using Figure 2.9 on page 22 find the physical distance, driving time distance 100km/h and walking time distance 5 km/h between any three Canadian cities. Put our results in a table.
Cities
Physical Distance
Driving Time Distance
Walking Time Distance
Calgary – Edmonton
299km
3 Hours
60 Hours

17. Time Distance In Canada
Write a statement that describes the trend in time distance in Canada.
Using the table on page 23.