GIS: Analysing the human and physical geography of Russia
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to analyse human and physical geographical features in Russia and explain how they are related.
Key learning points
- Russia is the largest country in the world and is spread over Europe and Asia.
- Russia has a range of diverse physical and human landscapes.
- GIS can be used to locate Russia and compare the size of it relative to other countries.
- GIS can be used to analyse the relationship between physical and human landscapes in Russia.
Keywords
Physical landscape - landscape made up of natural features created by Earth including mountains, rivers, deserts, coastlines, and climate
Human landscape - landscape made up of features that people have built or changed in the environment including cities, roads and farmland
Interconnected - how things are linked and affect each other
Common misconception
The climate of Russia is always cold.
The climate of Russia varies across its territory and across the year.
Teacher tip
You may also want pupils to use the 3D tool to visualise different parts of Russia as part of this lesson.
Equipment
Computers, tablets or laptops with an internet connection are needed for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Natural features of Earth
Study of how humans use and shape the land
An area where lots of people live and work
The visible features of an area of land
Q2.Which of these is a physical feature?
Q3.A feature is made by people, not formed naturally.
Q4.Which of these would be studied in human geography?
Q5.Which of these features is most likely to appear on a physical map?
Q6.Which is the best example of how human and physical geography connect?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Natural features like rivers, mountains and climate
Man-made features such as roads and cities
When things are linked and influence each other
Q2.Which of the following is an example of Russia's physical geography?
Q3.Russia’s geography includes cities, roads and farmland.
Q4.What is a common misunderstanding about Russia’s climate?
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