Gr.9 Geography Unit 1 - Mapping

What is geography?

the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth

Why is it important to learn to learn geography?

Geography regards many things including construction, population, weather, and the environment

What are the five themes of geography?

1. Movement
2. Regions
3. Human-Environment Interaction
4. Location
5. Place

What is absolute location?

longitude and latitude (exact location)

What is relative location?

describes a place in comparison to other places around it

What are physical characteristics?

-Land Features
-Mountains, plains, and plateaus
-Climate
-Bodies of Water

What are human characteristics?

features that distinguish them from other places

What needs to be on a map?

1. Border

2. Orientation

3. Legend

4. Title

5. Scale

6. Source

What are the 4 cardinal points?

North, East, South, West

What are ordinal points?

halfway in between the cardinal points: North East, North
West, South East, South West.

What are compass bearings?

angles in relation to the compass point of the compass rose has 360°.

What is each time zone in Canada?

Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, Newfoundland

Why were time zones created & by who?

Time zones were created in 1884 by Sir Sandford Fleming to standardize timekeeping globally, facilitating transportation and communication efficiency

where is the Prime Meridian?

(GMT) is the prime meridian line located in Greenwich, London with a longitude of 0 degrees

What and where is the International Date Line?

Imaginary line on Earth's surface at 180° longitude where the date changes by one day when crossed from east to west or vice versa.

In which direction does time increase?

East

How many time zones are on Earth?

24 time zones, each representing one hour, based on the longitudinal divisions around the globe.

What are the three types of scale for mapping?

• Scale Bar: Uses a line with distances marked

• Statement Scale: Describes distance in words

• Representative Fraction: Shows ratio like 1:50,000

What is the equator?

Imaginary line, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Where is the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn?

Tropic of Cancer: Located at 23.5 degrees north latitude.

Tropic of Capricorn: Located at 23.5 degrees south latitude.

What does GIS stand for?

Geographic Information System, a system for capturing, storing, analyzing, and managing spatial or geographical data.

What does GPS stand for?

Global Positioning System, a navigation system that provides location and time information anywhere on Earth.

What is the difference between a small and large scale map?

small scale maps cover large geographic regions

large-scale maps cover smaller geographic areas