Mapping Environmental Features
Develop skills in interpreting and creating simple maps that show environmental features, land use, and natural resources.
Key Questions
- Construct a map showing key environmental features of a local area.
- Analyze how different symbols and keys are used to represent environmental data on maps.
- Explain how maps can help us understand and manage environments.
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