Name: ___________________________________________
LOCATION:
I. Source Analysis: Address the following sentence frame individually. Then, pairshare with a partner.
Based on the information presented by the graphic, I can conclude that
The reason for the difference may be due to
II. Types of Location: We identify location primarily in two ways. Each shares
common attributes (or characteristics); however there are some differences in how
we identify each. As we discuss each, write down the shared characteristics in the
overlapping sections and the different characteristics on each side of the diagram.
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Vocabulary Notes:
Vocabulary
Definition
Clues/Associations
III. Practice: Using Absolute Location.
Using the map of Africa, answer the following questions. Be sure to always begin
counting degrees of latitude from the equator and degrees of longitude from the
prime meridian. Also be sure to notice that number of degrees gets larger as you go
away from the zero lines.
1. What body of water is located at 0 degrees latitude, 0 degrees longitude?
2. In what country do the lines 0 degrees latitude, 20 degrees East longitude
cross?
3. Write the approximate location of Khartoum, Sudan using latitude and
longitude.
4. Write the approximate location of Pretoria, South Africa using latitude and
longitude.
5. In what country do the lines 20 degrees North latitude, 50 degrees East
longitude cross?
IV. Practice: Using Relative Location
Using the map of the Portland Metro Area, create 5 questions that you would ask a
student to identify on the map. The following sentence frame should be used be
used at least once. You are free to create other questions using a different sentence
frame. We will answer these questions upon completion.
“Where is _____________________________________
(location of state, city, landmark)
in relation to ______________________________________? “
(location of state, city, landmark)
It is located approximately __________________________miles to the _________________________
(direction)
5 Questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Optional: Using the map of the Portland Metro Area, provide two different sets of
driving directions from Sunnyside Road (near Happy Valley) to downtown Portland
(City Center) across the Willamette River. Use direction and approximate distance.