This activity uses Map Viewer and is designed for intermediate users. We recommend MapMaker when getting started with maps in the classroom - see this StoryMap for the same activity in MapMaker.ResourcesMapTeacher guide Student worksheetVocabulary and puzzlesSelf-check questionsGet startedOpen the map.Use the teacher guide to explore the map with your class or have students work through it on their own with the worksheet.New to GeoInquiriesTM? See Getting to Know GeoInquiries.AP skills & objectives (CED)Skill 3.B: Describe spatial patterns presented in maps and in quantitative and geospatial data.PSO-2.A: Identify the factors that influence the distribution of human populations at different scales.SPS-2A: Explain the intent and effects of various population and immigration policies on population size and composition.Learning outcomesStudents will be able to visualize and analyze variations in the time-space compression.More activitiesAll Human Geography GeoInquiriesAll GeoInquiries

This activity uses Map Viewer and is designed for intermediate users. We recommend MapMaker when getting started with maps in the classroom - see this StoryMap for the same activity in MapMaker.ResourcesMapTeacher guide Student worksheetVocabulary and puzzlesSelf-check questionsGet startedOpen the map.Use the teacher guide to explore the map with your class or have students work through it on their own with the worksheet.New to GeoInquiriesTM? See Getting to Know GeoInquiries.AP skills & objectives (CED)Skill 5.B: Explain spatial relationships across various geographic scales using geographic concepts, processes, models, or theories.SPS-7.B: Explain the spatial patterns of industrial production and development.SPS-7.C: Describe social and economic measures of development.Learning outcomesStudents will distinguish between more developed, less developed, and newly industrializing countries.Students will identify characteristics used to determine a country’s level of development.More activitiesAll Human Geography GeoInquiriesAll GeoInquiries