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Geography Class Notes: Introduction to Maps (Detailed)

1. What is a Map?
- A symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place.
- Represents physical and human-made features.

2. Types of Maps
- Physical Maps: Show physical features (mountains, rivers).
- Political Maps: Show country, state, and city boundaries.
- Thematic Maps: Focus on themes like population density, climate.
- Topographic Maps: Show elevation and landforms using contour lines.

3. Elements of a Map
- Title: Tells what the map is about.
- Legend: Explains the symbols.
- Scale: Represents ratio of distance on map to real world.
- Compass Rose: Shows direction (North, South, East, West).
- Grid System: Coordinates to locate places.

4. Latitude and Longitude


- Latitude: Horizontal lines (Equator = 0°).
- Longitude: Vertical lines (Prime Meridian = 0°).
- Coordinates: (latitude, longitude) used to pinpoint locations.

5. Reading Map Scales


- Example: 1 inch = 1 mile.
- Larger scale = more detail, smaller area.

6. Importance of Maps
- Navigation, urban planning, military use, disaster management.

7. Practice Reading
- Locate 40°N, 75°W: Philadelphia, USA.

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