1. Introduction to Geography StAIR
Designed by: Mr. Klemmer
For: CP Geography

2. Maps
A map is a drawing or picture showing features of an areas (Webster)
Here is a map of
Georgia as an example:

3. Maps There are two different types of directions: Cardinal Directions:
North, South, East, West
Intermediate Directions:
Northeast, Northwest,
Southeast, Southwest

4. Quiz
Which of the following is an example of an intermediate direction?
North Northeast

5. Job well done, you have just won the Golden Map Trophy
CORRECT!!
Job well done, you have just won the Golden Map Trophy

6. INCORRECT
Remember:
Cardinal Directions:
Intermediate Directions:

7. Scale
A scale is a divided line on a map or chart indicating the length used to represent a larger unit of measure. (Webster)
The image below shows an example of a map scale:

8. Scale We use the scale to find the distance between two points.
At the bottom to find
The distance from
Atlanta to Macon.

9. Quiz What is the distance between the two points? 100 Miles 150 Miles

10. Congratulations, you have just earned the Golden Binocular Trophy
CORRECT!!
Congratulations, you have just earned the Golden Binocular Trophy

11. INCORRECT
Remember we use the scale, like the one below, to determine distance.
Use the scale at the bottom of the map to get a rough estimate of distance

12. Keys/Legends
A Key, or legend, is a explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart. (Webster)
Below are some examples of map keys:

13. Keys/Legends Here is an example of a map with a key:
We use the key to decipher information like water, capitals, and boundaries

14. Quiz
Which symbol represents there is a state boundary?
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15. Great Job, for your hard work you have earned the Golden Key Trophy
CORRECT!!
Great Job, for your hard work you have earned the Golden Key Trophy

16. INCORRECT
Remember, we use the key to help us understand the features on the map.

17. Latitude & Longitude
Lines of latitude measure the distance north or south from the equator:

18. Latitude & Longitude
Lines of longitude measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian

19. Quiz
True or false; Lines of latitude measure the distance east or west from the equator.
True False

20. CORRECT!!
Way to go! For your accomplishment you are awarded the Golden Bulls Eye Trophy

21. INCORRECT
Remember Latitude is measuring the distance north or south from the Equator
Longitude measures distance east and west from the Prime Meridian

22. Grid System
The grid system is a network of horizontal and perpendicular lines used to locate places on a map. (Webster)
The image below explains this process:

23. Grid System
We use this system to find points on the earth.

24. Grid System
With this map we can tell that Denver, Colorado is located at 39ْ N, 104ْ E

25. Quiz Using the map, what city is located at 43ْ N, 84ْ E? Atlanta
Denver
Lansing

26. CORRECT!!
Super Job! For your smart choice you have just won the Golden Grid Trophy

27. In Review
In this session we have learned about the importance of maps, how to use a key or legend, how to determine distance with a scale, and how latitude and longitude together form our grid system.
Here is a final quiz to see how much you’ve learned

28. Final Quiz
Question #1: Which of the following is an example of a Cardinal Direction?
South Southeast

29. Final Quiz
Question #2:

30. CONGRATULATIONS
For your awesome performance you have won the coveted Golden Globe Award