Unit 1 - MAPS

1- How is the Earth represented?

Cardinal points

Path of the sun

Compass

Activity

Exercise 1 on page 7.

2- What types of maps are there?

Physical maps

Physical maps

Topographic maps

Thematic maps

Political maps

Main features of a map

Activities

Exercises 1 and 2 on page 9.

3- How do we locate places on maps?

Hemispheres

Latitude and longitude

Geographical coordinates

Activities

Exercise 1 on page 11.

4- How do we represent scale on a map?

Graphic or bar scale

4- How do we represent scale on a map?

Numeric or written scale

1/100 -> 1 cm on the map is 100 cm on the

ground, so it is 1 metre.

1/2000 -> 1 cm on the map is 2000 cm on the

ground (20 metres)

Activities

Exercises 1 and 2 on page 12.