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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.