Activities. Consolidation

Look at this map (1:25 000 scale) and identify the type of information shown on it.

a) Is it flat or mountainous terrain? What type of terrain is the village located on?

b) What's the distance between the contours?

c) What natural elements are shown on the map?

d) Is it a crowded or scattered town?

Decide if these scales belong to a map or a plan. If they belong to a map, identify the scale type (large, medium or small).

• 1:1 000 000
• 1:5 000
• 1:25 000
• 1:20 000 000

Look at the world map and answer the questions:

What kind of a projection is it?

Who invented it and when?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this type of projection.

Look at the map and answer the questions.

a) Which type of projection was used to create the map?

b) What are the advantages of using this type of map compared to a map created using a cylindrical projection?

Look at the image below.

What kind of projection is shown?

What are these projections used for?

Which surfaces are best represented in this type of projection?

Read the following text.

The concept of quality of life cannot be separated from living in harmony with the environment. It is proof that the principles of sustainable development are making an impression on our society. However, the challenge of sustainable living is considerable and involves a variety of social, cultural, technological and economic factors.

In order to meet this challenge successfully, it is fundamental that we foster values of respect and positive attitudes towards nature, as well as educate society about it.

Carlos FERNÁNDEZ CARRIEDO
Environmental Consultant of Castilla y León making
a presentation on The roots of landscapes (2005)
(translated)

Underline the key information, then write a small report expressing your opinion on the subject of the text.

(0 words)

Look at the image of the forest fire in Girona from 2015 and complete the tasks.

a) Explain how remote sensing could be useful in order to monitor the devleopment of the fire.

b) What advantages does remote sensing have over aerial photography?

c) How do you think the information was used to help combat the fire?

d) Write a short summary of your findings.

This plan shows the centre of an important historical Spanish city.

Which city is it?

Which are the main areas shown?

What kind of buildings are abundant in this zone of the city?

Explain why the following geographers and cartographers are well known.

Ptolemy		Alexander von Humboldt
Martin Waldseemüller		Juan de la Cosa

Explain the meaning of the following terms:

• GPS

• scale

• GIS

• contour

• GIT

Read and choose correct projection types:

• Projected onto a flat surface.

• Represents the whole world.

• Surrounded by a cylinder.

• Placed into a cone.

• Only represents one hemisphere.

Look at the images below and answer the questions.


		a) Which river goes through the city? b) What's the name of the monument in the middle of the photograph? c) Which city is it?

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