Create a Continent: How is height represented on a map? & can we always trust maps?

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Create a Continent 

Statement of Inquiry: 

Features of natural landscapes are caused by System Earth and influence the location of human landscapes 

Key Concept: Systems 

Related Concepts: Causality 

Global Context: Natural and human landscapes

Create a Continent 

Today:

• Repeat: Longitude & Latitude 
• Explanation: how is height represented on a map?
• Explanation: can we always trust maps? 
• Video: Why all world maps are wrong. 
• ACTIVITY: Can we always trust maps? 

Longitude lines runs parallel to the equator.

1. True
2. False

The equator is a latitude line that splits the earth in two halves.

1. True
2. False

The prime meridian runs trough the city Greenwich, near London.

1. True
2. False

Places near the equator are called hight latitudes, and far away from the equator are called low latitudes.

1. True
2. False

How is height represented on a map?

• Height is represented by the use of contour lines. 
• The variation of land is called relief.

• Lines close together indicate steep slopes. 
• Lines apart from eachother indicate gentle slopes.

Study the photograph (Figure 2.16a) and the map (Figure 2.16b) and then answer the questions:
1: Match up the cross sections to the countour maps in Figure 2.15
2: Using the photograph, pinpoint on the map where you would stand.
3: Using the map, describe the route from Wilkinsyke Farm to Honnister Crag.

Can we always trust maps?

• World maps come in different projections, that  show a different perspective or world view. 

• Maps can be affected by political issues, such as disputed borders. 

Explain why is there no perfect representation of the world in a world map?

Can we always trust maps? 

Check out and read SOURCE A, B and C on p. 44 - 45.

Answer the questions on the next slides. 

Study Source A carefully. And answer the following questions:

1:What does the map tell us?
2: Why might this information be usefull to people?
3: Can you think of any limitations of this map?

Study Source B carefully. And answer the following questions:

1: What are some of the reasons why borders change over time?
2: What issues might this bring about when using or making maps?

Study Source C carefully. And answer the following question:

What does Source C suggest about the ways that map can be used to explore historical time periods and events?

Using Source A - C and your own knowledge, write a detailed response (about 100 words) to the following question:

Can we always trust maps?