Describe and explain the pattern on a map
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This document provides instructions for students to work in pairs to describe and explain patterns on a map. It lists questions for students to consider such as what is the pattern, where are there many/some/few items, and are there any clusters or linear patterns. It also provides prompts for students to explain why patterns exist, considering factors like distance, transport links, climate, availability, price, culture, and familiarity. Students are asked to write notes around the map in two colors describing and explaining observed patterns.
Describe and explain the pattern on a map
- 1. DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN THE PATTERN ON A MAP A common question in exams and one which is often not done well….
- 2. WORK IN TWOS, TO DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN THE PATTERN ON THE MAP. WRITE NOTES AROUND THE MAP IN TWO COLOURS Describe – What is the pattern? Where are many, some, few or none? Are there clusters? Are there linear patterns (lines)? Where are they? Mention continents and/or countries Directions – north, south, east, west, central Explain – Why is the pattern like that? Why are there places which have nothing, a few or many? Could it be distance, transport links, climate, availability, price, people, culture, or familiarity?
- 3. SORT IT OUT!!! There is a cluster in … People are familiar with the food because they go on holiday to these places Most vegetables are from ... There is easy access within the … trade bloc to trade in different countries Some come from east ….. They have to be transported by air and this is expensive The climate is too cold There are none in ….
- 4. AND SOME MORE…. This could be due to the goods being perishable All around the equator The levels of hygiene may be better in … It needs to be transported fresh so comes from the local area There might be no tradition of … in those countries. Most of them come from …. Only one comes from the whole of ….
- 5. AND…. It could be because of better standards of animal welfare Mostly from the southern part …. is a cold month Transport infrastructure may not be good enough in parts of … … needs to be frozen which makes it more expensive There are no linear patterns The climate for growing spices is better here
- 6. AND… Conditions are more favourable … comes from countries that are not landlocked They don’t export much because there is a large home market for it Tropical fruits come from …. The dry climate makes it difficult to grow….