The role of geographers: focus on Europe
I can use geographical knowledge, skills and data to investigate different places.
The role of geographers: focus on Europe
I can use geographical knowledge, skills and data to investigate different places.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are a range of magnificent physical features and well-known landmarks in Europe.
- Geographers can use maps and images to investigate differences between countries in Europe.
- Geographers can use statistics to investigate differences between countries in Europe.
Keywords
Climate - Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).
Biome - A biome is a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there.
Land use - Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.
Population density - Population density is the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.
Data - Data is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.
Common misconception
People may have stereotypes about different places.
Discuss where people's stereotypes come from and emphasise the importance of using multiple sources of information to build up a more accurate picture of what a place is like.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
how much money people earn
how long people live
the total number of people living in a place