1. Chapter 2 Seeing the World Like a Geographer
World Geography
Chapter 2
Seeing the World Like a Geographer
Essential Question:
Why do Geographers use different types of maps to show the world?

2. Geographers use maps for many purposes
Map Titles show the content/theme/topic of the map
There are many types of thematic maps (to figure out a map’s theme look at the title and map key)

3. There are two categories that geography and maps fall under:
Physical Geography-Climate, Vegetation, Physical Features
Human Geography- Political, Economic Activity, Population Density, Religion, Language

4. Physical Geography….

5. A Physical Features map shows landforms and bodies of water
See page to see a diagram of several Landforms and Bodies of Water

6. A Climate Zone map shows long term weather/temperature patterns
See page 31 for a Climate Zone map of Australia

7. Climate Zones pg.30-31
Ice cap: very cold all year with permanent ice and snow
Tundra: very cold winters, cold summers, and little rain or snow
Subarctic: cold, snowy winters and cool, rainy summers
Highlands: temperature and precipitation vary with latitude and elevation
Marine West Coast: warm summers, cool winters, and rainfall all year
Humid Continental: warm, rainy summers and cool, snow winters
Mediterranean: warm all year with dry summers and short, rainy winters
Humid Subtropical: hot, rainy summers and mild winters with some rain
Semiarid: hot, dry summers and cool, dry winters
Arid: hot and dry all year with very little rain
Tropical Wet and Dry: hot all year with rainy and dry seasons
Tropical Wet: hot and rainy all year

8. A Vegetation Map shows the type of vegetation (plants) that grow in an area
See page 33 for a Vegetation Zone map of North Africa

9. Vegetation Zones pg.32-33
Ice Cap: permanent ice and snow; no plant life
Tundra: treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted to a cold climate
Coniferous Forest: evergreen trees with needles and cones
Mixed Forest: a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees
Deciduous Forest: trees with broad, flat leaves that are shed before winter
Temperate Grassland: short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates
Chaparral: small trees and buses adapted to a Mediterranean climate
Desert Scrub: small trees, bushes, and other plants adapted to a dry climate
Desert: arid region with few plants
Tropical Grassland: grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate
Broadleaf Evergreen Forest: tall trees with large leaves that remain green all year
Highlands: varies by elevation

10. Human Geography….

11. A Population Density shows how crowded a place is.
See page 35 for the Population Density of China

12. An Economic Activity map shows land use (how people make a living) and natural resources (which can effect the economy)
See page 37 for the Economic Activity of Europe
Types of Land Use:
Hunting and Gathering, Subsistence Farming, Commercial Farming, Nomadic Herding, Livestock Raising, Commercial Fishing, Forestry, and Trade & Manufacturing
Resources:
Coal, Hydroelectric Power, Iron, Natural Gas, Petroleum (oil), Precious Metals (gold, silver, copper), Uranium

14. 7 Regions of the World

15. Why do geographers divide the world into regions?
Each region has certain distinct physical features and unique human characteristics
Another type of human geography map you should be familiar with is a Political Map (shows boundaries of states/countries)

16. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features

17. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features

18. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features

19. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features

20. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features

21. What is the theme of the following map:
Climate Zone
Vegetation Zone
Population Density
Economic Activity
Political
Physical Features