PART 1: Why is Geography important?
A. Write down the following questions leaving room to write your answers.
1. What are maps?
2. How long have we made maps?
3. What are the five basic elements of a map?
4. What is the science of map-making called?
5. What are two technologies we have now that help with maps?
6. What are four types of information shown with maps?
Name and explain.
7. What are the two main types of maps?
B. Go to the following website to find the answers to these questions.
The information covers more than one page. DO NOT GIVE UP!
Keep reading until you find the answers.
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure/usingmaps/index.html