Geographic concepts and skills
Thematic mapping techniques
1. Dot maps
2. Choropleth maps
3. Flow-line maps
4. Proportional symbol maps
5. Isoline maps
Working with topographic maps
6. Direction and bearing
7. Six-figure grid references
8. Fourteen-figure grid references
9. Latitude and Longitude
10. Using scale: calculating distance
11. Using scale: estimating area
12. Interpreting relief
13. Precis maps
Graph interpretation and construction
14. Bar graphs (single and multiple)
15. Line graphs (single and multiple)
16. Pie graphs and percentage bar graphs
17. Scatter graphs
18. Triangular graphs
19. Pictographs
20. Climate graphs
21. Population pyramids
Visual image interpretation
22. Photograph interpretation
23. Precis sketches
24. Cartoon interpretation
Geographic models
25. Models of urban structure
26. Core-frame model
27. The Rostow model
28. Core-periphery model
Numeracy in geography
29. Working with numbers: calculating mean, mode and range
30. Working with numbers: calculating percentage change
Putting it all together
Answers to selected activities
Index
A comprehensive skills bank that provides students with clear and concise explanations of the key geographical skills and concepts prescribed in the teaching and learning guide for NCEA Geography
Guidance on the interpretation of geographical resources including: maps, photographs, diagrams, cartoons, images, statistics, keys, graphs, models and surveys
Contemporary learning activities to reinforce key concepts and skills
Step-by-step instructions on the construction of geographic resources including : sketch and précis maps, diagrams, models, field sketches, graphs and tables
Numerous large and up-to-date topographical maps, satellite images and photographs
Selected answers at the back of the book