Sunday, May 1, 2011

Test Review

Know what the 3 main types of maps are and examples of each (general purpose, topographic, thematic)
Compass cardinal points and bearings
Three different types of scales (verbal, linear, R.F. Representative Fraction Scale)
Map Projections-which ones show more accuracy in area (mercator/winkel-tripel)
Latitude/Longitude (Prime Meridian, International Dateline, main lines of latitude (equator, poles, tropics, etc)
Time Zones in Canada
Topographic Maps
-reading the map
-4 point grid, military 6 point grid references
-map symbols
-contour lines (contour profiles)

Friday, April 29, 2011

Test on Wednesday!

Monday you will have a review package of Geo-Skills... I hope you've all "got the skills" now!  Tuesday we'll play a review game and Wednesday May 3rd will be our test!