Photo comparison: Focus on geography
A worksheet for students to use when comparing photographs, focusing on information about the population of the region in which they were taken.
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After completing the worksheet Photo Analysis: Focus on Geography for two photos of different regions, complete the questions below. Use evidence from the photos as well as your previous answers to help you.
- What similarities do you see between the two photos? Give specific examples. (Note things such as geographic features, houses, transportation, plant material, etc.)
- What differences do you see between the two photos? Remember to look for the not-so-obvious differences as well.
- Do you think life would be more or less difficult in one area photographed than the other? Why? Explain your answer.
- What are some challenges you think both of the geographic regions face?
- How do you think possible changes in the earth’s climate will impact the regions pictured?
