1. Geography
~ a descriptive science dealing with the surface of the earth, its division into continents and countries, and climate~

2. Cardinal Directions
North
South
East
West

3. Projections ~various plans to represent the earth~
Mercator Projection
Robinson Projection
Goode’s Interrupted Projection
(Equal Area)
Polar Projection

4. Mercator
Google images

5. Robinson

6. Goode’s Interrupted

7. Polar

8. Longitude & Latitude Longitude lines = Vertical lines & Meridians
~measures East and West (degrees)
~runs North and South
~longitude starts at 0 degrees, known as
the Prime Meridian.
Latitude lines = Horizontal & parallel lines
~measures North and South (degrees)
~runs East and West
~latitude starts at 0 degrees, known as the Equator

9. Hemispheres
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western

10. Types of Maps
Cartography:
Maps are produced by cartographers. Cartography refers both the study of maps and the process of map-making.
Political
Boundaries
Cities & Capitals
Oceans
Physical (Topography)
Deserts
Mountains
Lakes
Swamps/marsh land
Forests

11. Absolute Location Definition: Example:
A point on the earth's surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude.
Example:
I need to find that treasure using absolute location, not by some silly written description on the back of this old map!

12. Relative Location Definition: Example:
A location of a place in relation to another place (i.e. south or downhill).
Example:
The relative location of Kansas City, Missouri is just east of Kansas City, Kansas.