Chapter 1 Homework

Chapter 1, Section 1

1. When choosing a map projection cartographers need to decide what the purpose of theyre map will be. Any two dementional map projection will be distorted in some way because the round shape of the earth is very difficult to project onto a flat surface. For this reason different maps are better in different circumstances depending on what the map will be used for. If they are making a map for travel and navigation it would need to be more accurate in size than one to show size.

2. Mountains and rivers(physical), boundaries and capitals(political), and roads and highways(human-made) can all be shown on an urban-area map.

Creative Writing:
It would be useful to know the population of the area, locations of surronding neighborhoods, other schools in the area, economic activities nearby, roads, and housing development.


Chapter 1, Section 2

1. The major branches of geography are physical geography and human Geography. Physical geography consists of the Earth's physical features like, climate, land, water, plants, and animal life in terms of their relationships to one another and to humans. Human geography also called cultural geography, studies mainly political, economic, social, and cultural factors like, population growth, urban development, and economic productin and consumption.

2. By looking at maps made in the past geographers are able to watch how living things have developed in the past and they also allow us to predict change so we can build a better future. it is also used by many people to plan and make decisions.

Creative Writing:
Huntington Beach is a nice seaside city in Orange County. It is known for its long 8.5 mile beach, and has a mediterranian climate. Huntington Beach contains many areas of protected wildlife within it. As early developers were beginning to expand and build Huntington Beach, oil was discovered and the community began to change because people did not want to build houses on areas with oil. It gradually developed from farms and oil wells to a community of home buisinesses and schools as more and more people moved to the city.