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Compass

Partial Unit 1 Outline - APHG

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Human Geography
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Cartography
Science
Geography
Geodesy
Earth sciences
Visualization
Map projection
map
World map
Compass
Geographer
Geographic information system
Maps
Geography History

UNIT 1 - WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY I. Geography - General A. Geography - the study of Earth?s physical and human features. B. Geographers search for patterns and relationships between physical features and human activities. 1. Spacial Perspective - Defined - Viewing physical and human objects according to where they appear in space. 2. Spatial organization Defined - The arrangement of physical and human objects on Earth. C. Geography v. History 1. Geography a. Where did it happen b. Why did it happen there c. How might it change that place 2. History a. What happened b. Why did it happen c. How might it affect events in the future II. History of Geography A. Babylonians 1. 600 BCE 2. Oldest known map of the world in clay B. Greeks

History of the Compass

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History of compass

The Role of the Compass in Finding America During the Age of Exploration, the use of the magnetic compass as a navigational tool changed the course of travel for people all around the world. This maritime instrument enhanced travel because it gave voyagers confidence to sail beyond their normal shorelines and venture further out to sea knowing that they would be able to retrace their path with ease (Discovering). As a result of the use of the magnetic compass, there was an increase in wealth, an influx in scientific and technological inventions, as well as an improvement in European exploration which eventually led to the discovery of the new world called America.
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