When you approach a GHSGT or EOCT question that contains a MAP, be sure to:

• Read the map TITLE first• Check the LEGEND or KEY for symbols• “Read” the map – see where and how the

symbols are used• Remember, “to” is where you are going; “from” is

where you started!• Read all maps carefully, follow any arrows and

other clues provided• WRITE ON THE TEST!!! (Remember to DO this)

Sample

Map Legends

Find these Map Features on the next slide…

• Map Title

• Legend/Key

• Directional Indicator

• Scale

Find on this Map

1. The TITLE

2. Information shared in the LEGEND/KEY

3. The DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR

4. Region of this country with the highest elevation

5. Two cities located in the lowest elevation region

6. Body of water that borders this country

7. City that is further north: Rustavi or Poti

8. City that is further east: Gori or Batumi

9. Two countries that border Georgia

10. Importance of Mt. Elbrus

11. Capital city of Georgia

12. Approximate distance in miles from Sokhumi to Rustavi

LATITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the Equator

LONGITUDE = imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

TROPICALZONE

ARCTIC ZONE

ARCTIC ZONE

TEMPERATE ZONE

TEMPERATE ZONE

Climate Zones Explained• TROPICS

– North and south of Equator, between 22.5°N and 22.5°S– Warmest climate region– Sun’s direct rays always shine here

• ARCTIC ZONES– North of 66.5°N and south of 66.5°S– Coldest climate regions– Sun’s rays are never direct/winter season has very long

nights/summer has very long days

• TEMPERATE ZONES– Between Tropics and Arctic Zones in both hemispheres– Temperatures are moderate – neither extremely cold nor

extremely hot for long periods of time