Name: _ GEOSPATIAL SKILLS Geography is the study of physical and bumat environments from a spatial perspective: Spatial concepts help geographers to ask quent ‘and to explain patterns. pest xample, why are some parts of the Barth ft and others mountainous? Geographers Fvestigate how environments influence people’® We of the land and how environments anange due to human jnluences. By analysing eS patterns, geographers can develop Ways of sustainably managing the world’s resources "The geographer's most important tool isthe nap. Maps help geographers collect, read ‘and present information spatially. Other essential kills include reading, interpreting and presenting ‘nformation in photographs, graphs, tables, sketches and diagrams.OF What I already know about geospatial skills 1. Using the brainstorm map below and working with a partner, write down ten (10) words that you would associate with the term “geography”. NILE GEOGRAPH 7 —__ 2. Use the blank maps on the below to complete the following activities: a. Australian may Draw lines indicating the Australian states and territories. Once this has been completed and you have labeled each area in CAPITAL LETTERS, in each state or territory, place a black dot and the name of the capital city.TREE BUILDING WATER BOTTLE BOLTSS x Now that you understand that all maps are different, we are going to look out what skills you need to read and interpret maps. A well drawn map includes 6 important features. To help you remember these 6 features, the first letters of each feature make up the word BOLTSS. The follow lessons will cover these features in detail. 1. Using your atlas, read page 2 and fill in the BOLTSS table below. BOLTSS ‘Name each BOLTSS __| What is the purpose of this features feature feature?