Geography 1.4 : Apply Concepts and Basic Geographic Skills

Geography 1.4 is a practical resource to help you pass the Geography 1.4 Achievement Standard: Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment.

Features a wide range of activities, covering:

• Natural and cultural features; maps and mapping skills
• Map symbols; direction; distance; scale; grid references; measuring area
• Precis maps; contour lines; drawing a cross section; relationships and patterns; latitude and longitude
• Weather maps and choropleth maps
• Tables and graphs Photographs and cartoons
• Values and viewpoints
• Field sketches and research skills
• Geographic Key Concepts and Maori terms
• Practice in concise and accurate writing

The book contains full-colour topographical maps, as well as a full answer section which can be removed for assessment purposes.