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TOOLS OF GEOGRAPHY

TOOLS OF GEOGRAPHY. All graphics are clip art or from www.google.com. MAPS. A map is a 2 dimensional graphic of the earth or part of the earth . 1. How is a globe different from a traditional map? 2. If the study of maps is cartography, what is a person who makes maps?. TYPES OF MAPS.

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TOOLS OF GEOGRAPHY

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  1. TOOLS OF GEOGRAPHY All graphics are clip art or from www.google.com

  2. MAPS • A map is a 2 dimensional graphic of the earth or part of the earth. 1. How is a globe different from a traditional map? 2. If the study of maps is cartography, what is a person who makes maps?

  3. TYPES OF MAPS Physical Map- This type of map uses colors to show elevation and other land/water features of the earth. This map may also show any physical feature such as mountains, oceans, rivers, valleys, etc. • 3. Name three specific things you might see on a physical map.

  4. Political Map- this is a map that shows political boundaries, borders, area of political entities (countries, states, territories, districts, zones, counties, provinces, etc) These types of maps may also show capitals/ other cities. 4. Could Texas be on a political map?

  5. Thematic Map- This type of map shows “themes” or subjects on a map- basically any information shown using symbols, colors, pictures, numbers, etc. ALL THEMATIC MAPS MUST HAVE A KEY- this tells the reader what each picture/symbols/color represents on the map. For example +represents a hospital. • 5. Suggest a possible subject for a thematic map.

  6. Globes • Globes are a 3-dimensional model of the earth. • 6. What is a main advantage of a globe over a flat map or a GPS?

  7. GIS/GPS • GIS is computer-stored satellite information that is used in map-making as well as problem-solving and showing information in a variety of ways. • GPS, originally used by the military, is a tool that gives you your exact location. • 7. Name one way GIS & GPS work together?

  8. Hemisphere: each half of the globe8. What lines divide the hemispheres?

  9. Continent: one of seven large landmasses above the surface of the oceans 9. What two continents make up Eurasia?

  10. Absolute location • Shows exact where you are based on latitude and longitude. 10. What is the longtitude of Kahuku?

  11. Relative Location • Tells you where you are in location to where something else is. • 11. Give a relative location of North Dakota.

  12. Region: a place where characteristics are similar throughout. • As in: language, religion, ethnicity, traditions, foods, etc. • As in: climate, vegetation, wildlife, landforms, etc. 12. Could Rockwall be a region?

  13. A few types of Regions • Physical: Rocky Mountains • 13. Would you find similar wildlife, vegetation, and climate throughout most of the Rocky Mountains?

  14. Perceptual Region • are those loosely defined by people's perception –it is the mental idea or mental “map” we project on a place

  15. For example, the Bible Belt or Texas: We all ride horses to school, wear cowboy hats and say “Howdy” – right? • 14. What does your mental map tell you when you think of Hawaii or perhaps the Middle East?

  16. Functional Region * those defined by a function (for example, Rockwall ISD school district, or the city of Rockwall as a commuter city. If the function ceases to exists, the region no longer exists

  17. 15. Hurrican Harbor, Six Flags and The Ball Park at Arlington are very close to each other. Could this area be considered a functional region?

  18. Formal Region • Formal regions are those defined by governmental boundaries (i. e., United States, Lexington, KY).  • 16. Could the city of Rockwall be considered a formal region?

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