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What makes each place unique?
Ch. 1, Key Issue 2
Place: Mathematical Location• Location of any place can be described
precisely by meridians and parallels– Meridians (lines of longitude)
• Prime meridian• 180 = ?
– Parallels (lines of latitude)• The equator• 90 = ?
Maps: Scale• Types of map scale
– Ratio or fraction– Written– Graphic
• Spatial Scale– Zoom in, Zoom Out– Global, national, regional, local
Place: Unique Location of a Feature
• Place names– Toponym
• Site– Physical characteristics of and area
• Climate• Vegetation • Mountainous
• Situation– Location of a place in regards to other places
• Asheville, NC is located in the Southern Appalachian mountains– Tourism
• Mathematical location– Precise location of a place
Site and Situation
• Describe A.C. Flora’s site factors
• Describe A.C. Flora’s situation factors
• What are some interesting toponyms around Columbia?