Chapt.1+What+is+ESPS+&+Mapping





Play with Map Distortion! World Mapper

II.1 How Do Map Projections Distort Earth's Surface? II.2 How Do Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Help Us See Patterns on Earth? II.3 How Are Landforms Represented on Flat Maps?
 * *Use this link to access google maps in topographic mode. Slide the transparency to adjust visibility of overlay. Explore!

Map Scale Lesson
 * Practice Exercises
 * Practical Investigation


 * Topographic Maps Reading Activity:**

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 * Study Guide for Exam:**
 * Concepts**
 * Earth Science: what is it and why is it important?
 * **//What://** Earth & Space Science is the name for the group of science that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space. ESPS enables us to unravel the mysteries of our world, such as the origin of Earth and other celestial bodies, and what the planet was like in the past, how it is now, and how it will be in the future.
 * **//Why://** By understanding the origin, history, and physical processes of our world and its place in the broader Universe, we can better explain, manage, utilize, preserve and interact with the planet and its resources. By understanding Earth and the Universe, we can give meaning to observed or experienced phenomena, progress intellectually and technologically, make predictions that positively influence behavior and even save lives!
 * Earth spheres (bio, geo, etc.)
 * Layers of Earth and Earth origin
 * Nebular Hypothesis & differentiation of Earth into layers
 * Timelines - How long ago did this happen?
 * Sequence - explain and sequence the nebular hypothesis
 * Maps
 * How have maps changed throughout history?
 * What are maps used for?
 * What are some problems with maps?
 * Different types of maps (common projections introduced in textbook)
 * Lat./Long.
 * Difference between latitude and longitude lines (parallels and meridians)
 * Purpose of the lines
 * 180° Longitude line, Prime Meridian, Equator
 * What are Great Circles?
 * Estimating locations using the Lat./Long. Coordinate system and correctly communicating the location's coordinates
 * Relating degrees of latitude to minutes and seconds (not the units of time!)
 * Relating global physical characteristics to latitude
 * Relating degrees of latitude/longitude to actual distance in miles/kilometers
 * Topographic Maps
 * Characteristics of topographic maps
 * Contour lines, index, interval, representation of hills, depressions, elevation change, cliffs, etc.
 * Plate Tectonics
 * Basics outlined in textbook section 1.2
 * Be familiar with material covered in sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 in textbook!!
 * Vocabulary**


 * Earth Science
 * Geology
 * Meteorology
 * Astronomy
 * Oceanography
 * Environmental Science/Ecology
 * Core (Outer/Inner)
 * Mantle (Upper/Lower)
 * Crust
 * Lithosphere
 * Asthenosphere
 * Nebular Hypothesis
 * Hydrosphere
 * Biosphere
 * Atmosphere
 * Geosphere
 * Plate Tectonics/Tectonic Plate
 * Solar Nebula
 * Inner Planets/Outer Planets
 * Density
 * Gravity
 * Constructive & Destructive Forces
 * Global Grid
 * Latitude/Longitude
 * Prime Meridian/Equator
 * Antipode (opposite pt. on Earth)
 * Map distortion
 * Topographic map
 * contour lines
 * contour interval
 * index contour
 * Depression contour
 * slope/gradient
 * Map Scale