to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand

a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns

a visual representation of geographic data on a digital map, such as population density, income levels, or land use

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GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of India

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of India, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about different places in India and how migration patterns influence their society.

India: a global superpower?

Which of these is a key physical feature of India shown on GIS maps?

India and Greenland have the same population.

Is India larger or smaller than Greenland in terms of land area?

By illustrating the distribution of people across the country

How does GIS help in understanding India's population?

Which mountain range is located in the northern part of India?

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