🟩 Locating Physical and Man-Made Features of the United States Day 140

Locating Physical and Man-Made Features of the United States - Day 140

Introduction

As you have learned, physical features in geography are made by the environment. Likewise, man-made features are made by humans. Tomorrow, you will continue your research on man-made features. Today, let’s analyze an image and think about how humans can change geography.

Let’s begin by looking at the following satellite image of the United States at night. As you look at the map, jot down what you think, notice, and wonder. Document your thinking in your journal.

Task Icon  Man-Made Features of the United States

Directions:

  • In your journal, stop and jot: 

    • What do you notice about the brightest places? 
    • Can you imagine any barriers or gateways by how the lights are grouped?
    • Why do you think there are more lights on the eastern side of the map?
    • Is there anything on the map that you can identify?

  • Click on the question marks on the picture and jot down your ideas in your journal.

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