Absolute and Relative Location Absolute location is the exact point where a line of latitude crosses a line of longitude. Relative location is the location.

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Absolute and Relative Location Absolute location is the exact point where a line of latitude crosses a line of longitude. Relative location is the location of one place in relation to another.Relative location Physical Maps A physical map shows the location and the topography, or shape of the Earth’s physical features.physical maptopography A study of a country’s physical features often helps to explain the historical development of the country.

Physical Maps (cont.) Political Features Relief and Elevation Water Features Landforms

Political Maps A political map shows the boundaries and locations of political units such as countries, states, counties, cities, and towns.political map Many features depicted on a political map are human- made, or determined by humans rather than by nature.human- made Political maps can show the networks and links that exist within and between political units.

Political Maps (cont.) Nonsubject Area Physical Features Human-Made Features

Thematic Maps Maps that emphasize a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area are called thematic maps.thematic maps There are many kinds of thematic maps, such as climate, natural vegetation, population density, and economic activities maps.

Qualitative Maps Qualitative mapsQualitative maps use colors, symbols, lines, or dots to show information related to a specific idea. Such maps are often used to depict historical information. Thematic Maps (cont.)

Flow-Line Maps Flow-line mapsFlow-line maps illustrate the movement of people, animals, goods, and ideas, as well as physical processes like hurricanes and glaciers. Arrows are usually used to represent the flow and direction of movement. Thematic Maps (cont.)

Geographic Information Systems Most cartographers use computers with software programs called geographic information systems (GIS).geographic information systems (GIS) A GIS is designed to accept data from different sources — maps, satellite images, printed text, and statistics. Cartographers then program the GIS to process the data and produce maps. This technology allows cartographers to make maps— and change them—quickly and easily.

Geographers study the location of people and places on Earth’s surface and the patterns in which they are arranged. The Elements of Geography Geographers study the Earth’s physical and human features and the interactions of people, places, and the environment.

The Elements of Geography (cont.) Geographers consider six elements: 1.The world in spatial terms—spatial relationships are the links people and places have to one another because of their locations. 2. Places and regions—the surrounding environment and the people who live there determine the unique characteristics of a place. 3. Physical systems—the study of the Earth’s physical features

The Elements of Geography (cont.) 4.Human systems—the study of human activities and their relationship to the cultural and physical environments 5. Environment and society—geographers study the ways people use their environment, how and why they change it, and what consequences result from these changes. 6. The uses of geography—geography provides insight into how physical features and living things developed in the past.