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Objective
After completing this section, you will be able to navigate and utilize online resources to find maps, climate information, and related geographic data for a given area.
Geography doesn't mean just looking up maps and memorizing where the cities are: the study of geography looks at the soil and water, the climate, and the environment itself.
Geographic data essentially refers to the locations and characteristics of phenomena, often tracked through the usage of maps, photographs, and technology. This includes rainfall levels, elevation, temperature, etc.
You can use this information to determine if your house is in an area susceptible to flooding or get a good idea of the general climate at a given time of the year, and more.
Maps Example
Austin via Google Maps
Austin Metropolitan Watershed Map via LCRA Maps
Think About It
The two examples above look very different. Consider the purpose for each map and how you've used maps in the past. What's a significant difference between them?
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