Pear Island Assignment is OVERDUE! Get them in!

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)

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!

3 Different Types of Scales found on Maps

1. Verbal Scale= 1 cm represents 5 km

2. Linear Scale

3.Representative Fraction (R.F. Scale)  1:200 0000

Time zones of Canada

Latitude and Longitude Video

TEST MOVED to THURSDAY APRIL 7th

Prepare for your climate test this Thursday!  Also, mid-term marks are due next week, that means everyone should be caught up!!