CHALLENGE+TASK

VIRTUAL TEAMS TASK

**LEARNING GOALS**


 * To experience, through a simulation, the process of collaborating in a virtual team to complete a set task(s)
 * To evaluate the strengths/advantages and weaknesses/disadvantages of working as a member of a virtual team
 * To revise the work already completed in our mapping unit


 * METHOD **
 * All members of the class have been secretly allocated into teams of between two and four members;
 * Each member has between two and three pages of information which needs to be referred to to complete the various tasks;
 * Students have been allocated seats so that they are not close to any of their team members;
 * All communications must be done electronically (no oral discussions) and answers must be organised and answered on the group's wiki page.
 * Warning:** Questions have been mixed so all questions need to be scanned to enable each team to adequately complete all questions.

=**QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VIRTUAL TEAMS**= 1. Create a table to list 10 different types of maps and write a brief outline or description about the purpose of each type of map. 2. In which state of Australia is Carnavon? 3. Distinguish between the terms Latitude and Longitude. 4. What are the names of the three most important lines of latitude and what do they define? 5. When giving a reference to pinpoint an exact location on the earth, which reference do we give first? 6. Find the International Date line and fill in the gaps to the following passage: 7. How long does it take the earth to rotate 45 degrees. Explain clearly 8. Explain how it is possible to gain one day and also give an example of how it is possible to arrive at a destination before your actual departure time. 9. What does a topographic map show and who would possibly use this type of map? 10. Why are colours important, and how are they used effectively on a topographic map? 11. Why are area references similar to lines of latitude and longitude used in an atlas? 12. What is an aerial oblique view? 13. How does a contour map indicate the height of the terrain? 14. What do the terms "eastings" and "northings" mean? 15. What is the purpose of drawing a cross-section view of a topographical map? 16. What does the term "spot height" mean and how could it be used? 17. How high does Uluru rise above the surrounding landscape and how high is the monolith above sea level? 18. What is an isobar, where would you find it and what are the main types? 19. Why is the Prime Meridian important and where would I find it? 20. Which city is located at 36.46S 144.17E and what does this code mean? 21. When and who created time zones? 22. Explain the following terms: legend, grid and contour. 23. What is a contour interval? 24. Describe the slope of the land as you approach Blue Lake (Mount Gambia) from the south. Also state the height of the land around the lake. 25. Explain how vertical exaggeration occurs.

=**LINKS TO TEAM WIKI PAGES**=

Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 7