Geografía

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Study Guide: Geography and Earth Science Concepts This guide covers key concepts about Maps, Earthquakes, and World Biomes, drawing information directly from the provided sources. Maps • What is a Map? ◦ A map is a drawing which shows part of the earth’s surface from directly above. • What is Cartography? ◦ Cartography is the study and making of maps. • What is a Cartographer? ◦ A cartographer is a person who draws or produces maps. • Why are Maps Important? ◦ Maps have existed for centuries and are considered important. • What Should All Maps Have? ◦ Every map should have essential elements: ▪ A title: to tell you the purpose of the map. ▪ A compass rose: to show the direction of the map. ▪ A key/legend: to show what symbols on the map mean. ▪ A scale: to show the distance between places on a map. • Types of Maps: ◦ Political Maps: Show countries, country boundaries, cities and capital cities, and seas and oceans. They do not usually show physical features. ◦ Physical Maps: Show physical features of an area such as major rivers and lakes (shown in blue), relief (shape) of the land, deserts, and landforms like volcanoes. ◦ Thematic Maps: Designed to show information about a single ...