physical, political & urban geography themes
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PHYSICAL, POLITICAL & URBAN GEOGRAPHY THEMES. Geography Sources. The combination of different data on 1 map is completed by using? Picture A represents a way to gather geographical information. How was the image of Alaska created? The newspaper is an example of what type of source?. A. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PHYSICAL, POLITICAL & URBAN GEOGRAPHY THEMES
Geography Sources• The combination of
different data on 1 map is completed by using?
• Picture A represents a way to gather geographical information.
• How was the image of Alaska created?
• The newspaper is an example of what type of source?
A
Map Concepts• What is the 1st
image? • Why are they
different on each map?
• Why does the 2nd image include a compass?
• Lines that run N & S are?
• Lines that run E & W are?
• How do they divide the world?
• What concept is illustrated by the last image?
• Name the 3 types of projections: A, B, C
• How are each distorted?• What are advantages of
using each map?
A
B
C
• What map concept is illustrated by the image?
• Why and when do we use mental maps?
• How do we develop our mental maps?
• Sketching• Using reference points
(equator, prime meridian)• Using geographic features &
land forms (west of Mississippi)• Using human characteristics
like languages, dress, customs (steel drums – Jamaica, Kimonos – Japan)
Types of Thematic Maps
Climate • What are the 3 main characteristics that make up climate?
• Name the 5 most important factors that influence climate?
Climate Regions• What are the 3 main
climatic zones based on latitude? (any synonyms?)
• This picture illustrates the effects of elevation on vegetation, what is the name of the type of climate associated with this phenomena?
• Name the climates associated with low latitudes.
• Name the climates associated w/ middle latitudes (think US).
• Name the climates associated w/ high latitudes.
Vegetation Regions
• Describe the main vegetative regions of the world. How are the similar or different? (name the most significant)
Weather Phenomena
• What event is occurring in the picture above?• Where are they most likely to occur?
• The picture below? Where?
• What causes the phenomena pictured in both images?• Why do the images have different names? How can you tell the difference?
Political Geography
• Why do we create political divisions & or boundaries?
• What do these images have in common?
• Give another example of a political division.
• List possible reasons for political conflicts.
Political & Trade Organizations• The countries in blue represent what
international organization? • Why wash it created?• How has it expanded?• What organization is represented by the
map on the lower left? the flag?
• Why was the organization represented by the blue & white icon created? What is the security council?
• What are the names of the 2 different organizations represented by the maps?
• Why were these organizations created & what problems do they have?
• What organizations are represented by the maps?
• How can you tell the difference?
• Why were they created?
Examples of International Cooperation
• What do all the countries in blue have in common?• Why is Antarctica divided?
• What is significant about the location of each city?
Influence of Urban Areas
What do all the pictures have in common?