acronyms

Question 1

Factors Affecting Earth’s Natural Systems: LACOS

Answer 1

L – Latitude
A – Altitude
C – Continentality
O – Oceanity
S – Seasonality

Question 2

Human Activities and Spatial Patterns: DICE

Answer 2

D – Diversity of settlement patterns
I – Industrial and agricultural production
C – Culture (spatial patterns)
E – Economic integration

Question 3

Land Use and Cover Change: LURC

Answer 3

L – Land use (agriculture, urban)
U – Urbanization
R – Resource extraction
C – Climate impacts

Question 4

Geographical Investigation Process: PRAE

Answer 4

P – Planning (Hypothesis)
R – Research (Primary/Secondary Data)
A – Analysis (Interpreting results)
E – Evaluation (Conclusions and reliability)

Question 5

Geographical Skills (Topographic Maps and Data Interpretation): TACVO

Answer 5

T – Topographic maps (Aspect/Gradient/Bearings)
A – Analysis of climate graphs
C – Cross-sections and transects
V – Vertical exaggeration
O – Orientation (Bearings, Direction)