Map features: global grid system, orientation, key/legend, scale, types of maps

1. Unit #1- PHYSICAL Geography

2. MAPS: the MOST accurate maps of the EARTH on
which we live are GLOBES --(round, ball-shaped maps)

3. FLATTENING a map causes DisTOrTioN.

4. It’s important to look at a map that gives you the BEST
PERSPECTIVE on the particular area in which you are
interested...
Atlantic Ocean
Perspective
Southern Projection
Most Accurate Representations of
Round Maps on a Flat Surface
Perspective that allows for
projection of a Total Eclipse

5. Map Components
Scales: Represent DISTANCE
Compass Roses: ORIENT the map
Legends: Interpret map SYMBOLS

6. Global Grid System
Hemispheres
Latitude and Longitude

7. The EQUATOR
and the
PRIME MERIDIAN
The Tropics: CANCER and CAPRICORN

8. TYPES of Maps
PHYSICAL Maps
POLITICAL Maps

9. Population
Special Weather
Purpose
Maps
Altitude
Agriculture