3. Which of the following best defines the concept of ‘space’ in geography? A. The arrangement of objects and people on the Earth’s surface B. The physical distance between two locations C. An area with defined boundaries D. The atmosphere surrounding the Earth 4. What does sustainability aim to achieve in geographical terms? A. Unlimited consumption of resources B. Preservation of resources for future generations C. Economic growth without environmental concerns D. Expansion of urban areas 5. Which of the following is an example of a natural environment?
A. Acity park B. A rainforest C. A shopping mall D. A residential neighborhood
ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. Explain what is meant by the concept of ‘space’ in geography. How does the arrangement of different spaces influence human activities? 7. Discuss the concept of ‘change’ in geography and provide examples of both natural and human-induced changes. Refer to a place that has changed over time. 8. What are the key components of the skill of geographical inquiry? 9. Explain why concluding and decision-making is a key skill in geography. Use an example to support your answer. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 10. Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of each method for collecting geographical information: field observations, remote sensing, and GIS. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
To help develop your Geographical skills further, see bonus SkillBuilders from lessons 12.3 to 12.20.
LESSON 12.3 SkillBuilder: Geographical inquiry
What is a basic choropleth map? A basic choropleth map is a shaded or coloured map that shows the density or concentration of a particular aspect of an area. The key/legend shows the value of each shading or colouring. The darkest colours show the highest concentration, and the lightest colours show the lowest concentration.
LESSON 12.4 SkillBuilder: Concluding and decision-making
What is a population pyramid? A population pyramid is a bar graph that provides information about the age and gender of a population. The bars identify the proportion of a country’s population within a particular age group. The graph is split to show information about males and females. The shape of the population pyramid tells us about a particular population.
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