Year 10 - Geography
Using atlases
Geographical skills
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about geographical skills. Pupils will learn how to identify, describe and analyse atlas and OS maps at different scales. They will also learn how to construct and interpret photos, diagrams, graphs and thematic maps. Pupils will also learn numerical and statistical skills.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read a variety of different styles of atlas maps.
Key Notes
- Atlases present the world at the smallest scale, showing the least detail but larger patterns and relationships.
- Atlases use latitude and longitude lines to locate particular places.
- There are many types of atlas map that are used to show specific information.
Vocabulary To Learn
- latitude: an imaginary line running east to west around the Earth's surface that is used to show how far north or south a place is
- longitude: an imaginary line running north to south across the Earth's surface that is used to show how far east or west a place is
- thematic map: a map that shows a particular geographical phenomenon such as population density or air temperature
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Atlases specialise in large scale maps.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Atlases present the world at the smallest scale, showing the least detail but larger patterns and relationships. Atlases use latitude and longitude lines to locate particular places.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'latitude'
an imaginary line running east to west around the Earth's surface that is used to show how far north or south a place is.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Atlases specialise in large scale maps. Correction: A large scale map means the map shows a large amount of detail but covers a small area. Therefore, atlases tend to use small scale maps that show a large area of land in limited detail.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Constructing graphs in geography Study Guide
- Describing landscapes using maps Study Guide
- Interpreting graphs in geography Study Guide
- Sketch maps and cross sections Study Guide
- Using and interpreting photographs Study Guide
- Using and interpreting spatial data Study Guide
- Using GIS to visualise data in a webmap Study Guide
- Using OS maps to analyse physical features Study Guide
- Using OS maps to locate places Study Guide
- Using statistical data in geography Study Guide
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