geography basics. types of maps thematic – has a subject or theme reference – political/physical...
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Geography Basics
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Types of Maps• Thematic – has a subject or theme
• Reference – Political/PhysicalShows political boundaries
Shows natural features
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Basic Map Skills• Compass Rose – shows map orientation
4 point 8 point 16 point
• Key/Legend
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Map SymbolsAll symbols used on a map should be included in the Key/legend.
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International Symbols
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ERA/DATE• ERA – a fixed point of time from which years are counted– Spanish Colonial Texas– Mexican National Texas – Revolution and Republic of Texas – Early Statehood of Texas– Texas and the Civil War and
Reconstruction
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Latitude/Longitude(distance on the earths surface measured in degrees)
Hemispheres
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Location• Absolute location – exact position on the Earth’s
surface using Latitude and Longitude.– The Woodlands, Texas is 30°N and 95.4°W
• Relative location – location of a place in relation to other places. Key words to use.– North, South, East or West of– Between– Next to
• Houston, TX is southeast of Austin, TX