Finding Location:

Finding Location:Absolute & Relative LocationWhere in the World?Where? is an important question for geographers

Two methods to finding where:Relative locationAbsolute location

Relative LocationDescription of a place in relation to other places, using landmarks, distance, or compass directions

Uses words like:Left, right, straight aheadNorth, south, east, westCalderstone Road, Cotrelle, Goreway3 km, one block

Relative Location [Contd]Examples:Its at the first corner, just pass the parkHead west on Cottrelle, then turn left on McVean, go straight, turn left into the plaza with the Tim Hortons

Relative Location- Simple Directions & LandmarksGive directions to the arena using simple directions and Landmarks (5 steps):I.E. right, left, ball park, grocery store, etc.

Relative Location- Compass & DistanceGive directions to the arena using compass direction and distance (5 steps):I.E., three blocks, one block, south, west

Relative Location: Where in the School?Bob is a new student at Calderstone and needs to find his way around the school. Give directions to Bob to help him make his way around the school using relative location. Dont forget to mention landmarks hell see along the way. Draw a map along with the written directions for Bob to follow.Directions from the parking lot to the Main officeDirections from the Main office to Room 134Directions from Room 134 to Room 227Directions from Room 227 to the LibraryDirections from the Library to the GymDirections from the Gym to Student Services

Absolute LocationDescription of a place independent of any other place

2 Key Methods:Latitude & LongitudeAlphanumeric LocationLongitude & LatitudeWorld can be divided into 4 hemispheres:Equator- cuts earth into northern & southern hemispheresPrime Meridian- cuts world into western & eastern hemisphere

LatitudeDistance, north or south, from equatorRun from left to right0 to 90 N, 0 to 90 S

LongitudeDistance, east or west, from the prime meridianRun top to bottom (up and down)0 to 180 E, 0 to 180 W

Alphanumeric LocationUses an alphanumeric gridAlphanumeric grid- lines that divide a map into squares, with numbers along the top and bottom and letters along the sides

Absolute Loction: Where in Ontario?Where are you? Try to find the absolute location of the cities listed below, using latitude and longitude and the alphanumeric grid. Then describe the relative location of each city from Brampton. The first one has been completed for you.

CityAbsolute Location- Latitude & LongitudeAbsolute Location- Alphanumeric GridRelative Location from BramptonCornwall, Ontario45 02 mins. N, 74 45 mins. WM5NENorth Bay, OntarioKitchener, OntarioOakville, OntarioThunder Bay, OntarioRenfrew, Ontario