Global studies test 1 Flashcards
Compass rose
A symbol that has directions on it.
Cartographers/making maps
A cartographer is a person who makes maps. When making a map always use the five elements of a quality map.
The 5 elements
-title
-labels
-compass
key
-scale
Scale
Tells what the distance is for the section of a map.
Grid
A grid is used to locate places usually on a map of a small place. It is labeled with numbers and letters.
Key
Tells you what symbols mean on a map.
Cardinal directions
Cardinal directions are the basic directions including: -north
-south -east -west
Latitude
Latitude is the line that runs across the EQUATOR.
Longitude
Longitude is the line that runs across the PRIME MERIDIAN.
Equator
The earth’s BELT.
Prime Meridian
The earth’s ZIPPER.
Relative location
Location that is NOT EXACT.
Symbols on a map
The symbols you see on a map will be located in the key.
Map application
When applying things on a map you should make sure you have the 5 elements. You should make sure the more important things are clear.
Culture
Culture is the way of life that different people follow. Culture is very important.
Cultural Traits
Cultural traits are the topics that fit into the idea of culture. An example would be that a car is transportation.
Norms
Norms are unwritten rules. These are things that are expected of you. For example, not screaming in a restaurant is a norm. People expect you to follow it.
Interpreting maps and graphs
- A graph is a chart sort of thing that you put data on
- A map is a representation of an area that shows where to go
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is putting words in your understanding, usually in bullets.
Paraphrasing steps
- Chunk
- Read
- Think
-Write
Applying relative location
When applying relative location your sentence should be similar to this:
___ is ____ from (of) ____
Continent size order
- Asia - Africa - North America - South America - Antarctica - Europe - Australia
Continent population order
- Asia - Africa - Europe
- NA - SA - Australia - Antarctica
The oceans
Arctic UP / Southern DOWN
Relative and Absolute
Absolute is EXACT, usually using coordinates, and relative is using basic directions
Continents and belts and zipper
The closer the “belt” the hotter, The closer to the “zipper” nothing happens
How does the purpose change your paraphrase?
When you are paraphrasing you should only write things that fit with your purpose.
Flag of Michigan
*Top ribbon-from many,one
*bottom ribbon- if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look above you
*Deer-We are on an international boundary
*Shield name-I will defend
*right hand raised-peace
*Stick/gun-We still will defend
*Eagle-loyalty to the country
*Arrows-ready to defend its principles
*Olive leaves- we want peace
* Olives-first states
Detroit flag
*stripes stars- 13 colonies
*lions- Great Britain
*florathingies-Francee
*City burning- Detroit fire of 1805
*Top ribbon-We’re here for the better
*Bottom ribbon-We’ll arise from the ashes
Parallel vs. Perpendicular
*Parallel- Straight lines that never touch
*Perpendicular- Straight lines that will eventually touch
Flags
Flags show you elements of the land and history of that place
Iceland
*blue background- Mountains when viewed from ocean
*Red cross-lava and volcanos
*white cross-glaciers
*cross-Christianity
Finland
*white background-snow
*Blue cross-sky and lakes
*cross-Christianity
