Chapter One Grade 6 World Geography, LFS

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What would be a major difference between a physical region and human region?

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A physical region shows the physical features of an area while a human region will focus its attention on human activities.

Human regions may identify political themes while physical regions point to the human interaction with the environment.

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The most important function of the geographer is to:

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identify patterns and compare information across regions.

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The ability of geographers to make mental maps lies in:

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being able to make references to concrete facts and "gut feelings" about places in context.

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When using maps to fight crime, police officers may:

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predict crime happening in certain areas without depending entirely on one single 'thematic' over another.

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What kind of thematic map would help establish a hydroelectric dam?

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A map of water systems

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What systems were at play when geographers assessed the impact of hurricanes like Helena and Milton on the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Mid-Atlantic regions?

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A physical system affecting a human system

Front

When someone is considered geographically literate, they must be able to:

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analyze the three geographical questions.

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categorize places with similar characteristics.

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make connections to systems, regions, and utilize thematic maps.

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Decide the importance of one system over another in a thematic map.

Front

What word best describes the glitch in maps as explained in the video, "Why All Maps Are Wrong"?

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Distortion

Front

Comparing the location of places on this map, it appears that the Indian Ocean is:

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East of Africa and South of Asia