1. World Geography

2. Map “Essentials” 1. Compass Rose 2. Key 3. Color 4. Title 5. Scale

3. Types of Maps 1. Political- Shows boundaries of countries, states, and counties (most common) 2. Topographic- A lot of detail showing natural and man-made features 3. Physical- Close to the same as political but purpose is to show landforms (deserts, mountains, plains)

4. Images Above: Political Map Right: Physical Map Above: Topographi c Map

5. Types of Maps Cont. 1.Climate- Shows climatic zones of the world 2. Resource- Shows where certain natural resources are found 3. Road- think “Mapquest” 4. Thematic- Shows themes within a certain region($, political parties, etc.)

6. Images

7. Earth Representation 1.Globe- 3-D 2. Conic- Flattened globe, cuts the world in half 3. Robinson- Most widely used, shows entire world at once, least accurate

8. Images Use a Conic when mapping middle latitudes….

9. Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: Latitude comes first and then Longitude Ex: 8N 30E (Latitude 8 North, Longitude 30 E) Equator: Imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude, splits into N and S hemispheres Prime Meridian: 0 degrees longitude, divides into E and W hemispheres Artic Circle: invisible circle of latitude where North cant see over horizon in winter solstice (longest night of the year)

10. Location Absolute- Exact latitude and longitude coordinates Relative- Using landmarks to describe where something is located

11. Oceans 1.Pacific (largest) 2.Atlantic 3.Indian 4.Southern 5.Arctic

12. Climate Zones 1.Desert 2.Steppe 3.Mediterranean 4.Savannah/Continental 5.Tropical 6.Highland 7.Arctic/Tundra