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2nd Grade Geography
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Thematic map - maps that show particular information like products, historical changes, or population
Globes
Maps
Differences
Round sphere shaped
Flat & long
Only shows land and water
Can see whole world
Can see small areas on a map
Similarities
Globe & Map both show Earth - 7 continents, longitude, latitudes, equator line, & oceans & both have the same direction North, South, East, West
Equator - imaginary line that separates the northern and southern hemisphere
North Pole - northern most point of earth
South Pole - southern most point of earth
Prime Meridian - imaginary line that separates the eastern and western hemisphere
Geography
Globes & Maps
Maps and globes identify landforms, features, and regions where people live.
How do different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) help us better understand our world?
Coordinate grids - intersecting lines that help you locate a specific path longitude and latitude
Intermediate directions - combination of cardinal directions, NW, NE, SW, SE
How can I use a map to locate the countries in North America?
How can i use a map or globe to locate my own location and other import information?