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World Geography Core Concepts. Geography Basics

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Geography encompasses various methods to represent the Earth's surface accurately. This section delves into different representations, including globes, photographs, and map projections. Each method has its unique advantages, with globes providing accurate shapes and spatial relationships. Understanding these representations is crucial for grasping how we interpret our world. The section also discusses the limitations and perspectives offered by each method, encouraging a comprehensive view of geographical data and its implications for navigation, education, and global awareness.

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  1. World Geography Core Concepts Geography Basics

  2. Ways to Show the Earth’s SurfaceSection 1.3 • There are many different ways to show the Earth’s surface. • Globes • Photographs • Map Projections

  3. Ways to Show the Earth’s SurfaceSection 1.3 • GLOBES • Benefits: Accurate Shapes • Drawbacks: Too bulky to carry around • PHOTOGRAPHS/GPS • Benefits: Show large areas and many details • Drawbacks: Not specific enough or Inaccurate/Outdated • MAP PROJECTIONS • Benefits: Fairly Accurate, Convenient • Drawbacks: Distortions due to the difference in shapes

  4. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Map Key – explains the symbols and shading on the map

  5. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Compass Rose – part of a map that shows direction

  6. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Cardinal Directions – North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W) • Intermediate Directions – The directions that fall between the cardinal directions. Northwest (NW), Southwest (SW), Northeast (NE), and Southeast (SE)

  7. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Locator Map – Locator maps may show a larger area than the main map or where the area on the map is located within the larger area.

  8. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Scale Bar – shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on the land.

  9. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Map Grid – imaginary lines placed on a map to help us determine location.

  10. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Map Grids can be more complex. Latitude and longitude are another type of complex map grid. • Latitude – The distance north or south of the Equator. • Longitude – The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. • Degrees – Units used to measure distance between the lines of latitude and longitude.

  11. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Some important lines of latitude are: 0 degrees = Equator 23.5 degrees N = Tropic of Cancer 23.5 degrees S = Tropic of Capricorn

  12. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • Some important lines of Longitude are: 0 degrees = Prime Meridian 180 degrees = International Date Line How do we know the difference between 0 degrees latitude and longitude? By the order in which the numbers are written. Ex.: 23.5 N, 0

  13. Map BasicsSections 1.1 and 1.4 • The Equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres (Halves of the Earth). These are the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. • The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

  14. Types of Maps Section 1.5 • Physical Maps – A map that shows the natural features. • Political Maps - A map that shows political units. This could be boundaries between countries or states, even capitals and cities would be found on these maps. • Special Purpose Maps – Maps that show the location or distribution of human or physical features.

  15. Types of Maps Section 1.5 • Physical • Elevation : height above sea level

  16. Types of Maps Section 1.5 • Political

  17. Types of Maps Section 1.5 • Special Purpose

  18. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Geographers ask 2 basic questions. • Where are things at? • Why are they there? • The five themes of geography help the geographers to answer those questions and categorize the information that they find. • The five themes are: Location, Place, Region, Movement, and Human-Environment Interaction

  19. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Location – Where something is found. • Absolute Location – Exact position on Earth • Latitude and Longitude • Postal Address • Relative Location – Location of a place, relative to another place. A description of where something is located. • Mentioning landmarks • Distance from other cities Harrisburg – Absolute Location – 40 N, 76 W Relative Location – NE of Gettysburg or on the Susquehanna River

  20. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Place – The mix of human and non-human features found at a location. • Hilly, Four Seasons, Many Rivers, 2nd Largest City in PA, Has been known for its steel production, Listed as one of the most livable cities in the world.

  21. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Region – Area with one common characteristic • Climate, landforms, population, history, culture

  22. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Movement – How people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another. • Physical Movement OR Mental Movement

  23. Geography’s Five ThemesSection 1.2 • Human-Environment Interaction – How people affect the environment and how the environment affects them.

  24. Bibliography Chu, Gregory H., Susan Wiley. Hardwick, Donald G. Holtgrieve, Grant P. Wiggins, George F. Sabato, and Michael M. Yell. My World Geography. Boston, Mass: Pearson, 2011. Print.