facts of Canada and the world
195 countries. 7 continents. 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada (13).
latitude and longitude
latitude and longitude are used as lines of reference for coordinates and time zones
grid systems
the equator is a line that divides the world into two equal parts, it is the starting point for latitude lines. the prime meridian is a line that also divides the world into 2 equal parts, it is the starting point for longitude lines
direction: compass rose
a compass rose consists of compass points (north, east, south, west)
map scale
there are 3 types of map scales, direct statement scale, representative fraction, and linear scale.
time zones
NOT ON EXAM REVIEW all time zones originate from the prime meridian (0degrees longitude). in Canada the time zones are: newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic standard time, eastern standard time, central standard time, mountain standard time, and pacific standard time. Sir Sanford Flemming is the person who invented time zones.
geotechnologies
GIS (geographic inforation systems) is a form of geotechnologies. they are used for organizing data, presenting the data in a clear way, use the data to answer questions.
geography definition
geography is the study of the earth. there are two types of geography; physical and human.
geographic inquiry
- formulate questions, 2. gather and organize information 3. interpret & analyze the info, 4. evaluate and draw conclusions, 5. communicate your conclusion to others
anthropology
study of the human race
cartographer
a person who makes a map
cartography
the study of making maps
