Absolute location
Absolute location is location measured using the coordinates of latitude and longitude. Lines of latitude are the parallel lines running horizontally across a map or globe. They are used to determine how far north or south of the equator a point is. Lines of longitude are the meridian lines running vertically down a map or globe, from pole to pole. They are used to determine how far east or west of the prime meridian a point is. |
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Area references
Watch the YouTube clip on the right in order to understand area references. |
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bar_charts.pdf | |
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Measuring a straight-line distance
To estimate a straight-line distance, place the edge of a sheet of paper between the two points and mark on the paper the distance between the points. Place the paper along the map's linear scale. Read off the distance on the scale. (If the two points on your paper are further apart than the scale is long, you will have to add the distance up.) |
Measuring a distance along a curved line
To estimate a distance along a curved line, place a sheet of paper on the map and mark off the starting point. Carefully move the paper so that its edge follows the curve, marking each section with a pencil as you go. Mark the end point and then place your sheet of paper on the linear scale. Read off the distance on the scale. |
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Climographs
Biome types occur in particular climate areas. Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions, including seasonal changes. The climate of a particular place is often represented by a climograph, (also known as a climate graph) which shows the temperature variations of a specific place over a period of time and the frequency and volume of precipitation over the same period of time. |
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Cross-sections
Watch the YouTube clip on the right in order to understand what a cross-section is when working with topographic maps. |
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Grid references
Watch the YouTube clip on the right in order to understand grid references. |
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referencing_your_own_images_in_harvard_style.docx | |
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pie_charts.pdf | |
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Population pyramids
Study the PowerPoint on the bottom and then watch the YouTube clip on the right in order to understand population pyramids, and/ or use the attached Pdf as a guideline. The link 'Population pyramids in Excel' is also very useful if you have to prepare population pyramids for assignments.
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scatter_graphs.pdf | |
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Topographic maps
Watch the YouTube clip on the right in order to understand the importance of topographic maps. |
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Types_of_maps.pptx | |
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vegetation_profiles.pdf | |
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