Thursday – September 12, 2013 Mr. Lombardi Aim: How can we acquire, organize, and analyze the elements of a map? Do Now: Look at the map (handout). Identify the seven continents and four major oceans on a separate sheet of paper. (you may work with a partner)

Continents Oceans

REVIEW: The 5 Themes of Geography

Vocabulary copy down the following words and definitions in your notebook: 1.Hemisphere – a half of the earth. Can also be split into four equal quarters. 2.Equator – line of latitude that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres. 3.Prime Meridian – line of longitude that divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres. 4.Tropic of Cancer – line of latitude north of the equator. 5.Tropic of Capricorn – line of latitude south of the equator. 6.International date line – line of longitude east of the prime meridian where the calendar date is one day earlier than the west.

A map that shows the physical features of the earth such as rivers, mountains, deserts, etc. Physical Map or Topographical Map

Political Map Map that shows the boundaries of countries as well as major cities & capitals

1. Title Defines the purpose of a map and what type of map you are looking at.

2. Compass Shows the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) and is used to identify direction.

3. Legend Key to the meaning of the colors and symbols on a map.

4. Scale Shows the relation between a distance on a map and the distance in the real world.

Summary Answer the following question for each of the following map elements: How can ____________ make reading a map easier? a)latitude & longitude b)a title c)a compass d)a legend e)a scale “ ________ make(s) reading a map easier by ……..”

What is the absolute location of New York City? A.East of Pennsylvania B.On America’s east coast C.40º 43' N, 74º 0' W D.In the North Eastern hemisphere

Review! Name the 5 themes of geography Describe them in your own words or Draw a picture of each theme