geographical tools - maps australia and its regional and global contexts
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Syllabus Requirements
O Use various types of maps and flow
charts
O Locate features using degrees and
minutes of latitude and longitude
O Describe and explain relationships on a
map
O Distinguish between large-scale and
small scale maps
Use of various types of maps continued
ACTIVITY 1. Study maps 1.3 to 1.10. Which ones might be used by someone studying: a) the weather b) physical features in the Northern Territory
c) political boundaries? 2. Collect at least eight maps. Create a table that shows the title, map type and use for each map.
Describe and Explain Relationships on a Map – Exercise 1
ACTIVITY 1.Describe the location of the Australian fishing grounds shown in 1.55. 2.Refer to 1.59 a) Describe the spatial distribution of Australia’s uranium reserves.
b) Name the former uranium mine located in South Australia.
c) Name the uranium mine in the Northern Territory.