Week 1 SST 5
Week 1 SST 5
Week 1 SST 5
A:Meridians of longitude:
These are the imaginary lines that run vertically, north to south, across the
globe.They converge (meet) at the poles.
Parallel ofLatitude:
The imaginary lines that run horizontally from east to west are called parallels of
latitude.
Topic: How to study a map
https://youtu.be/dp8VOG8Cgag
Q7: How do we show directions on a map?
A: The directions on a map are shown by a compass rose or an arrow marked with
N at the top. The compass rose shows the general directions, and the arrow tells
us where north is.
Q8: How can we find a place on a map?
A: The location of a place is calculated by its position in degrees, north or south
of the Equator and east or west of the Prime Meridian or the International Date
Line.
Assessment Ref. pg 6 of text book
A. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the lesson.
Greenwich, latitude, scale, key,180
1. Parallels of__________run from east to west, round the world.
2. The 0° meridian passes through a place called____________in London.
3. The ______on a map showsus distances and sizes.
4. The _________ on a map tells us what symbols colour mean.
5. The______ meridian is exactly opposite the 0° meridian.
B: ..Look at the map of Pakistan which shows lines of longitude and
latitude. Write down the nearest parallel of latitude to:
Chakwal
Sahiwal
Landi Kotal
Islamabad
Peshawer
Nowshera
HOME WORK:
Draw a small map of your home. Don’t forget to put in symbols and a
key.https://youtu.be/DSnVCV4uGGQ