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What map accurately displays the size of the world and why? 2 sentences

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World Geography

Tools of GeographyMrs. Duffy

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What is Geography?

Geography is the study of the earth and the way people live on it and use it.

2 Parts– Physical Geography is the study of the

Natural Landscape of the Earth wh – Cultural Geography is the study of the

Human Landscape of the Earth

Physical v. Cultural Physical v. Cultural GeographyGeography

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Physical GeographyPhysical Geography Cultural GeographyCultural Geography

Rocks/MineralsRocks/Minerals Population/Settlements/Population/Settlements/UrbanizationUrbanization

LandformsLandforms Economic and Political Economic and Political SystemsSystems

Animal and Plant LifeAnimal and Plant Life TransportationTransportation

SoilsSoils Human MigrationHuman Migration

Atmosphere/Climate/WeatherAtmosphere/Climate/Weather Social SystemsSocial Systems

EnvironmentEnvironment RecreationRecreation

Rivers/Oceans/Other bodies Rivers/Oceans/Other bodies of Waterof Water

Religion/Belief SystemReligion/Belief System

What types of jobs do geographers What types of jobs do geographers have (in the U.S.)?have (in the U.S.)?

Location Analysts, for:Location Analysts, for:franchises (like “Burger King”)franchises (like “Burger King”)stores (like big department stores)stores (like big department stores)public facilities (like new schools)public facilities (like new schools)

Environmental Scientists and ConsultantsEnvironmental Scientists and Consultants

GIS (computer mapping) Urban and Regional PlannersGIS (computer mapping) Urban and Regional Planners

Real Estate and Residential Development AnalystsReal Estate and Residential Development Analysts

Transportation and Tourism Planners and AnalystsTransportation and Tourism Planners and Analysts

University and public school teachersUniversity and public school teachers

Question

What are some of the tools geographers use to describe the features of Earth?

Creating and using the tools of geography allow for

more complete understanding of the world.

Maps “the language of geography”Map – a flat, two dimensional representation of space

Important Features of a Map

Title. Describes what the map is about.Compass Rose. Shows basic directions.Scale. Show what distances on the map represent.Legend. Indentifies what any symbols on the map represent.

Important Features of a Map

What are the main types of map projections and

why are they needed? Conic,Cylindrical: Mercator, Robinson, & HomolosinePlanar: Azimuthal

How may a map projection be misleading?How do geographers manipulate information using maps?

Types of maps

Political Maps show major boundaries.Physical Maps show major physical features rivers, mountains, elevations.Thematic Maps show information relating to a particular theme (such as patterns related to specific ideas, data other than land area, and movement of people, things, and ideas)Population Density Maps shows where people in a certain area live.Resource or Product Maps shows natural resources, and agricultural and other products.

Location

Specific place on the earthDescribes where places are at on earth.Types of Location:– ABSOLUTE: exact location on earth (fixed)

• Doesn’t change– Latitude/Longitude– Hemispheres– Grid System– Address

– RELATIVE: compared to other places (variable)• Changes dependent upon where you’re comparing it to.

– Miles – Distance– Direction

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude run east to west and measure 0 (equator) to 90 (north and south pole) north to southLongitude run north to south and measure 0 (prime meridian) to 180 (international date line) east to west

Let’s Practice Together

You Practice Together

Complete using Latitude and Longitude to find Locations and Distances.Read all instructions before you ask a question.

On Your Own

Complete the graphic organizer and latitude and longitude scavenger hunt using http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html

Closure

Print or draw an example of all 5 type of map.