presentation about introduction to maps

1. INTRODUCTION
TO MAPS
Geography | Grade 11
Seatwork
Ms. Ellen Downing

2. Complete this seatwork to review and learn more about maps.
• Work in pairs.
• Write your answers on one of Canva's collaborative templates.
• Share the file to my email hello@reallygreatsite.com.
• Use of notes and other references is highly encouraged.
• Complete this seatwork within class hours.
Note: Highlight those items that you are having difficulty with.
We will discuss these items before proceeding to the next topic.
REMINDERS:

3. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Each question will be flashed for
1 minute.
Multiple Choice
PART 1

4. Which of the following statements is true about maps?
A
B
C
D
QUESTION 1
It completely captures the complexity of nature.
It is only used to display locations.
It can only show one specific information.
It is a graphic representation of the real world.

5. What type of map is shown on the right?
A
B
C
D
topographic map
weather map
political map
physical map
QUESTION 2

6. Leon wants to show the location of the different countries found in North
America with respect to each other. What type of map should he use?
A
B
C
D
physical map
political map
weather map
economic map
QUESTION 3

7. Dani wants to know how far City A is from City B. Which component of a map
should she refer to?
A
B
C
D
compass rose
boundary line
legend
map scale
QUESTION 4

8. Which of the following statements is true about large scale maps?
QUESTION 5
A It shows more details of a smaller area.
B It shows few details of a larger area.
C It shows the extent of larger areas such as a nation or a
continent.
D It has a smaller map distance to Earth distance ratio.

9. Identify missing components in the
political map shown in the next slide.
The next slide will be flashed for
3 minutes.
Identification
PART 2

10. 1
2
3
Missing map
components:
Identify at least three (3) missing components in USA's political map
shown below.
QUESTION 6

11. Complete the concept map in each item.
Each slide will be flashed for
5 minutes.
Concept Mapping
PART 3

12. Identify the similarities and differences of a map and a globe using a Venn
diagram.
Map vs Globe QUESTION 7
Write one
(1)
similarity
of a map
and a
globe.
Write two (2)
unique
characteristics
of using a map.
MAP GLOBE
Write two (2)
unique
characteristics
of using a globe.

13. Identify the similarities and differences of a reference map and a thematic map
using a Venn diagram.
Reference Maps vs Thematic Maps QUESTION 8
Write one
(1)
similarity
of both
maps.
Write two (2)
unique
characteristics of
reference maps.
REFERENCE
MAPS
THEMATIC
MAPS
Write two (2)
unique
characteristics
of thematic maps.

14. There are a lot of map projections used to create an accurate representation of
our world. Shown below are the two most common world map projections.
World Map Projections
World Map Projections
Mercator Projection Gall-Peters Projection

15. Advantage: Disadvantage:
Give 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of using Mercator Projection.
World Map Projections QUESTION 9
MERCATOR PROJECTION

16. Advantage: Disadvantage:
Give 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of using Gall-Peters projection.
World Map Projections QUESTION 10
GALL-PETERS PROJECTION

17. Let's discuss your answers!
How well did you do?

18. Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Q1. The correct answer is (D) It is a graphic representation of the real
world. However, a map does not completely capture the complex details of the
real world.
Q2. The correct answer is (A) topographic map. A topographic map shows the
shape and features of a land surface.
Q3. The correct answers is (B) political map. It solely displays the state and
national boundaries of an area.
Q4. The correct answer is (D) map scale. It shows map distance to Earth
distance ratio.
Q5. The correct answer is (A) It shows more details of a smaller area. It is
typically used to show small towns and neighborhoods.

19. Part 2 - Identification
The missing components of the political map shown are:
• title
• scale
• legend
• compass rose/reference direction

20. Part 3 - Concept Mapping
Question 7: Map vs Globe
Both show
the
location of
different
areas.
It is a two-
dimensional
representation
of Earth.
It distorts the
shape of the
Earth.
MAP GLOBE
It is a three-
dimensional
representation of
Earth.
It accurately
portrays the
location of one
place to another.

21. Part 3 - Concept Mapping
Question 8: Reference Maps vs Thematic Maps
Both are
categories
of maps.
It emphasizes
location.
It displays
natural and man-
made features
(e.g., street
map.)
REFERENCE
MAPS
THEMATIC
MAPS
It emphasizes
spatial
relationship.
It focuses on a
theme or a
specific topic
(e.g., population
trend).

22. Part 3 - Concept Mapping
Question 9: World Map Projections
Mercator Projection
Advantage: Angles drawn on this map
are correct.
Disadvantage: Distortion increases
as you move toward higher latitudes.
Gall-Peters Projection
Advantage: It corrects the
distortion from the Mercator
projection.
Disadvantage: It doesn't enlarge
some areas, making them appear
stretched.
WORLD MAP PROJECTIONS

23. Send your additional questions and
clarifications through a private message to me.
Also, read in advance the "Geography of Time
Zones" in preparation for our next topic.
Great job, everyone!