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A Spatial Way of Thinking—StudyGuide

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

  1. The type of map that shows population density is ______.
  1. What will you find on a map that shows physical features? ______
  1. What word describes the pattern of weather over a period of time? ______.
  1. Coal, iron, uranium, water, trees, and petroleum are examples of ______.
  1. What does an economic map show? ______
  1. What do geographers call an area that shares similar characteristics? ______
  1. List the different thematic maps we have studied.

  1. Use the graphbelow to answer this question.

What kind of information is shown on the graph? ______

  1. Label the landforms and water bodies marked A to J on the diagram. A word bank has been provided for you.

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B______

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F______

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  1. In this lesson, you explored a variety of maps. Now you will use what you learned as a geographer would. Use the information on the map and your knowledge of geography to complete this task.

Your task is to write a brief description of the economic activity in that country based on the map.

Planning:

Step 1: Find the compass rose and scale on the map. Use these tools to estimate the size of Europe from north to south and from east to west.

Step 2: Look at the natural resource symbols on the map. On the map legend, circle the three or four most common resources you see on the map.

Step 3: Study the land use patterns shown on the map. What parts of the country have little or no activity? What parts have a variety of land uses?

Step4: Use the information from steps 1-3 to write a short description of Europe using complete sentences. Give your description a title. You can use the same title as your map. In your description, provide details about these three subjects.

  1. The general size and shape of Europe
  2. The most common natural resources of Europe
  3. Where most economic activity takes place in Europe

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