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

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GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the DRC

Geography

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Colonial history and legacy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate and biomes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Physical landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The impact of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A sustainable future for the Democratic Republic of Congo

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the DRC and how natural resources bring both opportunities and challenges. Pupils will also learn about the Congo rainforest and how conservation efforts are trying to protect this important biome.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: What are its opportunities and challenges?

A computer system for analysing geographic data

A visual representation of information on a map

To form a mental or physical image of something

Which of the following could be a layer on a GIS map of the DRC?

Its location near the Equator distorts its size

Why might the DRC look smaller than it really is on some maps?

City where a country’s government is based

What natural feature influences the DRC’s high rainfall?

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Starter Quiz