Self Realization Publications: K-12 Geography: Finding Your Way: Using Maps and Globes VHS Maps convey many different kinds of information. Included are examples of political maps, road maps, topographical and physical maps, weather maps, and population maps. Various terms such as longitude, latitude, equator, hemisphere, and Prime Meridian are identified. Globes and maps are different, and these differences are explained. The program further explores the importance of indicating direction on maps and globes, the importance of understanding the concept of scale in determining distance, and the importance of using landmarks, symbols, or legends as additional location tools. video

			K-12: Geography
			Finding Your Way: Using Maps and Globes

Maps convey many different kinds of information. Included are examples of political maps, road maps, topographical and physical maps, weather maps, and population maps. Various terms such as longitude, latitude, equator, hemisphere, and Prime Meridian are identified. Globes and maps are different, and these differences are explained. The program further explores the importance of indicating direction on maps and globes, the importance of understanding the concept of scale in determining distance, and the importance of using landmarks, symbols, or legends as additional location tools.

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