Maps and Culture, Landforms, and Climate. Point of View (POV) Cultures stress what is most important...
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Maps and Culture, Landforms, and Climate
Point of View (POV)
• Cultures stress what is most important to themselves• Religion, Cities, Landforms
• Ex. Maps made in USA place North America in the center
o Ancient Chinese maps showed the Emperors point of view
Major Landforms
• Many maps will show major landformso Topography and relief
Elevation Mountains at least 2,000 feet high
small populations Hills -- not as steep or high
o Rivers and lakeso deserts
generally low popluation 5 in of rain per year
Plains
Large areas of fairly level or gently rolling land.1. Generally of low elevation2. fertile soil (if enough rain)
Inland Plains Great PlainsCoastal Plains Near the beach
Plateaus
1. High elevation2. Flat or gently rolling land3. Few hundred to several thousand feet in elevation
4. High elevation changes climate Ex. Mexico City - located in tropical region - Temperatures are much lower in city than outside
Climate
1. The weather of a place over a period of 20-30 years 2. Climate affects culture
1.Clothing2.lifestyle
1.Ex. Siesta
Location and Climate
What is the climate like around the Equator?
What happens when you move farther away from the equator? Why?
What happens to culture when you move away from the equator?
Coastal regions vs. inland regions
Elevation and Climate
Generally speaking...
Highlands are coolerLowlands are warmer
Why?
Look at climate map on page 778.