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World Geography Chapter 2 Seeing the World Like a Geographer • Geographers use maps for many purposes • Map Titles show the content/theme/topic of the map • There are many types of thematic maps (to figure out a map’s theme look at the title and map key) • There are two categories that geography and maps fall under: – Physical Geography-Climate, Vegetation, Physical Features – Human Geography- Political, Economic Activity, Population Density, Religion, Language Physical Geography…. A Physical Features map shows landforms and bodies of water • See page 28-29 to see a diagram of several Landforms and Bodies of Water A Climate Zone map shows long term weather/temperature patterns • See page 31 for a Climate Zone map of Australia Climate Zones pg.30-31 • • • • • • • • • • • • Ice cap: very cold all year with permanent ice and snow Tundra: very cold winters, cold summers, and little rain or snow Subarctic: cold, snowy winters and cool, rainy summers Highlands: temperature and precipitation vary with latitude and elevation Marine West Coast: warm summers, cool winters, and rainfall all year Humid Continental: warm, rainy summers and cool, snow winters Mediterranean: warm all year with dry summers and short, rainy winters Humid Subtropical: hot, rainy summers and mild winters with some rain Semiarid: hot, dry summers and cool, dry winters Arid: hot and dry all year with very little rain Tropical Wet and Dry: hot all year with rainy and dry seasons Tropical Wet: hot and rainy all year A Vegetation Map shows the type of vegetation (plants) that grow in an area • See page 33 for a Vegetation Zone map of North Africa Vegetation Zones pg.32-33 • • • • • • • • • • • • Ice Cap: permanent ice and snow; no plant life Tundra: treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted to a cold climate Coniferous Forest: evergreen trees with needles and cones Mixed Forest: a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees Deciduous Forest: trees with broad, flat leaves that are shed before winter Temperate Grassland: short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates Chaparral: small trees and buses adapted to a Mediterranean climate Desert Scrub: small trees, bushes, and other plants adapted to a dry climate Desert: arid region with few plants Tropical Grassland: grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate Broadleaf Evergreen Forest: tall trees with large leaves that remain green all year Highlands: varies by elevation Human Geography…. A Population Density shows how crowded a place is. • See page 35 for the Population Density of China An Economic Activity map shows land use (how people make a living) and natural resources (which can effect the economy) • See page 37 for the Economic Activity of Europe • Types of Land Use: – Hunting and Gathering, Subsistence Farming, Commercial Farming, Nomadic Herding, Livestock Raising, Commercial Fishing, Forestry, and Trade & Manufacturing • Resources: – Coal, Hydroelectric Power, Iron, Natural Gas, Petroleum (oil), Precious Metals (gold, silver, copper), Uranium 7 Regions of the World Why do geographers divide the world into regions? • Each region has certain distinct physical features and unique human characteristics • Another type of human geography map you should be familiar with is a Political Map (shows boundaries of states/countries) What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features What is the theme of the following map: • • • • • • Climate Zone Vegetation Zone Population Density Economic Activity Political Physical Features