-After doing some research, write a few paragraphs about how a Global Positioning System (GPS) works.
-Suggested website for research: www.howstuffworks.com.
-Be sure to include a reference citing where your information came from.
-Due Wednesday (worth 1% - complete or incomplete)
Geography Unit Test - Chapter 1 - Place and Movement
Place: Place, relative location, absolute location, landmarks(natural versus man-made), global positioning systems (GPS), longitude versus latitude, how to use a scale on a map, alphanumeric grids (what they are and how to use them), hemispheres (north, south, west,east), compass rose (compass directions - ie. N,S,W,E,NW,SW,NNW,SSE, etc.)
Movement: Container freight systems, common shipping methods for freight, public transportation (pros and cons)
Geography - read and understand pages #22-28
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