Question
NAME:
•GC1D
PATTERNS & TRENDS
DEFINITIONS
• PATTERN-+ a repeated event/issue that has similarities
• TREND - change or development in a certain direction
IMPORTANCE
Patterns help us find characteristics that repeat themselves
Trends show us how characteristics change over time
Helps us understand the Earth, its people & how they interact with each other
MORE ABOUT PATTERNS
• Look for characteristics that repeat themselves
Look at the title, the legend & overall image of the map
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What are the general conclusions you can make? What patterns do you see?
DEPICTING PATTERNS
MAP #1: BIG MAC DOMINATION
Visible Patterns: Why might this be?
Higher
Colour
Intensity
Medium
Colour
Intensity
Low
Colour
Intensity
NAME:
CGC1D
Answer
Patterns help us identify similarities and trends show us how characteristics change over time. In Map #1, the pattern of Big Mac domination is visible with higher colour intensity in certain areas. This could be due to population density, economic factors, or other factors.