to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand

a geographic information system (GIS) is a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns

a visual representation of geographic data on a digital map, such as population density, income levels, or land use

British English CC

GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of China

Geography

The climate of China

The biomes of China

The Gobi Desert

Population change in China

Rural to urban migration in China

Beijing: A global city

Opportunities in Beijing

Challenges in Beijing

China: The workshop of the world

Evaluating China's status as a global superpower

Climate change in China

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of China, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about China's economy and how this affects its relationship with the rest of the world.

China: a global superpower?

Which of these physical features can be visualised using GIS in China?

How does the size of China compare to Greenland?

What word best describes China's landscape?

What mountain range runs along China's southwestern border?

What is the main language spoken in China?

What is the name of China's largest and most populous city?

Exit Quiz

What does GIS stand for?