Year 7 - Geography
GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China
China: a global superpower?
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of China, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about China's economy and how this affects its relationship with the rest of the world.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a geographic information system (GIS) to visualise the human and physical geography of China.
Key Notes
- GIS can be used to visualise the human and physical geography of China.
- China is located in the Northern Hemisphere in the continent of Asia.
- China is the fourth largest country in the world by area although it looks smaller on some projections of the world map.
- Different layers of data on a GIS show that the population of China is very high.
- Visualising the landscape using GIS shows that China is a very diverse country.
Vocabulary To Learn
- visualise: to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand
- geographic information system: a geographic information system (GIS) is a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns
- layer: a visual representation of geographic data on a digital map, such as population density, income levels, or land use
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- China is about the same size as Greenland.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
GIS can be used to visualise the human and physical geography of China. China is located in the Northern Hemisphere in the continent of Asia.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'visualise'
to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: China is about the same size as Greenland. Correction: China is around four times the size of Greenland although it looks about the same size on some projections of the world map.
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- Beijing: A global city Study Guide
- Challenges in Beijing Study Guide
- China: The workshop of the world Study Guide
- Climate change in China Study Guide
- Evaluating China's status as a global superpower Study Guide
- Opportunities in Beijing Study Guide
- Population change in China Study Guide
- Rural to urban migration in China Study Guide
- The biomes of China Study Guide
- The climate of China Study Guide
- The Gobi Desert Study Guide
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