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.
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.
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.
Licence
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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