Test Intro Unit Flashcards
Compass Rose
It is used to help with Orientation based on the four cardinal directions.
A compass rose shows the direction on a map.
Major Map Components
Title
Labels
Compass Rose
Key/legend
Scale
Title of a map
A Title tells us what the map is about.
Labels of a map
Labels tell us what the things are on a map.
Cardinal Directions
North, South, East, West
Intermediate Directions
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
Key (legend)
The map KEY (legend) explains what the symbols stand for on a map.
Scale
Scales are used on maps as a tool for measuring distance.
We are told by the scale what kind of measurement equals what kind of distance.
Mapmakers/ Cartographers
They draw things smaller than they really are.
Grid System
Not on all maps. A Grid system is a system of lines/ numbers/ letters that help you locate things easier and faster. Road maps and atlases often have a grid system.
Examples of symbols on a map
Restroom, Food and Drink, Information, Entertainment, Attractions, First Aid
Parallel vs Perpendicular
Parallel ===================
Perpendicular +
Map
A map is something that shows a certain region, city, or country. It can be used to show geography, borders and resources. As well as population.
It is important to be able to read a map because you won’t always have your phone available. It requires being able to observe your surroundings.
Absolute location, Relative location,
Absolute location - exact location on the earth (coordinates). Example: 43N, 56W
Coordinates tell you hemispheres - 42N, 64E = Northern and Eastern hemisphere
*Relative location - where somewhere is located in relation to somewhere else. Example: Michigan is NORTH of Ohio
Latitude
Lines of Latitude are lines that run East to West. At 0 degrees latitude, it equally divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Equator
The EQUATOR is a line of latitude that divides the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
*Your proximity (how close you are) to the Equator impacts your climate.
Longitude
Lines of Longitude are vertical lines that run North and South.
PRIME MERIDIAN
The PRIME MERIDIAN is a line of longitude that divides the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
Culture
The way of life of a group of people.
Climate/plants/animals/environment = by themselves are NOT culture
→ How humans RESPOND to the environment IS culture (human response to the environment)
**Example: it’s cold in Michigan so we wear coats
Cultural traits
Cultural traits make up culture. Examples YOU CAN SEE Family Structure
Human Response to the Environment (animals/geography alone are not culture)
Clothing, Food, Holidays, Appearance, Technology, Jobs, Sports, Education, Entertainment, Literature, Religion, Festivals, Architecture, Monuments, Dance, Housing, Transportation, Military / law, Health / medicine, Symbols / Flags
YOU CANNOT ALWAYS SEE Government, History, Currency, Language/Communication, Beliefs, Ideas about Right and Wrong, Traditions, Rituals, Customs, Norms, Economy
Norms
Unwritten rules of behavior that are considered (un) acceptable to a group or society. Example: it’s a norm to not shout in public places.
Paraphrasing-what is it, why important?
How does purpose change your paraphrase?
Putting something (text, videos, audio, images) into your OWN UNDERSTANDING
*Pulling out information that fits with your topic (relevant)
*Short, succinct bullets
*Paraphrasing is NOT summarizing - it’s pulling out the main ideas that fit your topic
Paraphrasing Steps (in order)
1- Chunk the text (smaller pieces)
2- Read thoughtfully
3- THINK
-What did I just read?
-How does it fit with my purpose?
4- Write
-Short bullets
-In own understanding
Continents biggest to smallest in terms of land mass
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Antarctica
Europe
Australia
