8 GEO Thinking Strands

What locations can be discussed for the spatial significance thinking strand?

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Geograph Location

• Planetary Location

Geographic perspective is looking at the _______________ from groups of people who are involved in a specific issue or project.

The connections between parts in one system, or two systems, such as natural and human environments.

• Interrelationships

• Spatial Significance

• Patterns & Trends

• Geographic Perspective

Why is it important to look for patterns and trends?

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  To make predictions and see how events or data are connected

• To compare different cultures

• To understand political borders

• To measure distances on a map

Order the thinking strands according to which is the best fit for the scenario: The areas of the map with the highest case count have the most healthcare options.

• Patterns & Trends

• Geographic Perspective

• Interrelationships

• Spatial Significance

There was an increase in the screening of passengers for Ebola at global airports in 2014-2015.

• Spatial Significance

• Interrelationships

• Patterns & Trends

• Geographic Perspective

Closing borders to protect the population from the Ebola disease contained its spread, but it was poor for the economy.

• Patterns & Trends

• Geographic Perspective

• Spatial Significance

• Interrelationships

Order the thinking strands according to which is the best fit for the scenario:
Deserts, such as the Sahara and Kalahari, tend to have few or no settlements.

• Growth Rate

• Geographic Perspective

• Spatial Significance

• Patterns & Trends

Scenario: Waterfront buildings are often the most expensive and desired properties in a city.
Which thinking strand fits this best and why?

In the Earth at night image, which thinking strands can be used when noticing that
Europe and eastern North America are brightly lit, while central Africa has less lights?

• Geographic Perspective

• Interrelationships

• Patterns & Trends

• Spatial Significance