Using GIS to visualise the distribution and characteristics of global biomes
I can use GIS webmaps and filters to visualise the distribution and characteristics of global biomes.
- Year 10
- AQA
Using GIS to visualise the distribution and characteristics of global biomes
I can use GIS webmaps and filters to visualise the distribution and characteristics of global biomes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Global biomes can be easily mapped using shared GIS layers in webmaps.
- Basemaps can be selected to improve the visualisation and links to prior geographical knowledge.
- GIS layers can help to visualise the spatial distribution of global biomes more clearly.
- Filters and transparency sliders can be used to toggle biome layers and explain their spatial distribution.
Keywords
Geographic information system - a GIS (geographic information system) is a computer system that captures, analyses and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns
Webmap - a digital map which is available online. It will usually be interactive or can be created or saved by the user online (‘in the cloud’)
Spatial distribution - the spread of information (data) across an area, creating spatial patterns which geographers attempt to describe, explain and analyse
Filter - the selection of some data in a GIS layer to visualise spatial patterns more clearly
Common misconception
An attractive basemap is important.
A basemap is a backdrop to support the visualisation of data, so it doesn't necessarily need to be attractive. Sometimes a very bland basemap is the most effective because it provides contrast with the layer of spatial data.
Equipment
Access to ArcGIS Online. For this lesson, it is not essential to log on to ArcGIS Online, but it would be desirable because the work can be saved to 'Content'. If not logged on printing is an option.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A biome is a large-scale global .
Q2.Examples of global biomes would include ...
Q3.Which word is used to mean the geographical spread of something such as population or type of vegetation?
Q4.Which word is often used by geographers to describe the pattern of something across a map?
Q5.Which term is used to describe a map which is saved electronically, often online?
Q6.Which of the following are examples of digital maps?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which term means the spread of information (data) across an area?
Q2.Which of the following is a webmap?
Q3.Match the following terms with the correct definition.
