5. Polynesian Shell Map Ancient Polynesians used maps to navigate around the vastness of the Pacific. Without a written language, they instead utilised local materials to pass on information. The Shells indicate islands or island groups. The Sticks show Ocean Swells and their direction. (Swells change direction as they pass islands)
6. Ptolemy: 200AD Ptolemy a Greek who studied both Astronomy and Geography, believed the world was round and used mathematics and his observations to prove it. Later through the Dark Ages and the Authority of the Church in Europe, this idea was discouraged. Usually by burning….
9. Cooks Charts accuracy can be attributed to his new found ability to locate longitude using Chronometers. Until the advent of Satellites only more accurate clocks improved mapmaking. New Zealand
10. Mapping Accuracy: Mercator v Peters? The Mercator map is a standard map used in classrooms. Surprisingly it is inaccurate because it does not take into account the fact that lines of longitude move closer together as they near the Poles. The Peters projection shows the landmasses more accurately. (See Africa and South America)
14. Wellington Region This map was created using radar imagery from satellites which are then stitched together by a computer and shadow is added to show depth.
23. Taranaki Oil and Gas Fields Shows areas where Oil or gas Can be found – often effects the Value of land.
24. Taranaki Vegetation Shows the types of vegetation Found in different places. Often Shows land use ie farms parks etc.
25. Taranaki TB Zones Useful for pest control especially of Bovine Tuberculosis which is carried by Possums and can be spread to cattle. Worksheet Unit 9
39. Turangi 4 Figure Grid References refer to the bottom left hand corner of a square. Grid Reference 5245 is…. Refer Unit 11 Question 5 a, b and c. Read page 23 -24 of Skills Book. Contour Lines
44. Contour Lines : The Shortest Route from A to B. This means climbing straight up and over the Hills. The Quickest Route from A to B. This means climbing up to the 30m Contour line then walking across the shoulder of both hills and down. Using Cross-Sections
48. How to Construct a Precis Sketch Identify the main areas of interest. The Mountains in the Far distance. The Wooded Hills in the Middle distance The Grassy flatlands close to us. The vegetation immediately in front is up to you. The Sky is often left BLANK.
67. Climograph – Wellington (P 52) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec R A I N F A L L T E M P E R A T U R E 0 10 20 25 50 75 100 125 150 Ensure the line touches BOTH axes Connect points by hand Climograph for Wellington Month Rainfall (mm) Temp ( ºC) Jan 80 19 Feb 80 19 Mar 80 18 Apr 98 15 May 120 11 Jun 120 10 Jul 140 9 Aug 120 10 Sep 99 12 Oct 104 13 Nove 90 15 Dec 90 18
68. Climograph – Wellington (P 52) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec R A I N F A L L T E M P E R A T U R E 0 10 20 25 50 75 100 125 150 Month Rainfall (mm) Temp ( ºC) Jan 80 19 Feb 80 19 Mar 80 18 Apr 98 15 May 120 11 Jun 120 10 Jul 140 9 Aug 120 10 Sep 99 12 Oct 104 13 Nove 90 15 Dec 90 18
69. Climograph – Wellington (P 52) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec R A I N F A L L T E M P E R A T U R E 0 10 20 25 50 75 100 125 150 Month Rainfall (mm) Temp ( ºC) Jan 80 19 Feb 80 19 Mar 80 18 Apr 98 15 May 120 11 Jun 120 10 Jul 140 9 Aug 120 10 Sep 99 12 Oct 104 13 Nove 90 15 Dec 90 18
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75. The best program on TV is… Shortland Street Good Villains ie Dominic Develops Local Talent ie Temuera Morrison & Martin Henderson Showcases our Culture ie Pakeha Pasifika, Maori and Asian It’s shown around the world ie British TV
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Notas del editor
Ptolemy was generally credited with describing the world was round.
Auckland is better known internationally Auckland has a bigger population 1/3 of our MPs are from Auckland It was the capital from 1840 to 1860 anyway. Wellington is more central Wellington already has the infrastructure – it would be expensive to move It would create a lot of resentment in other parts of NZ
Auckland is better known internationally Auckland has a bigger population 1/3 of our MPs are from Auckland It was the capital from 1840 to 1860 anyway. Wellington is more central Wellington already has the infrastructure – it would be expensive to move It would create a lot of resentment in other parts of NZ