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Eart 100 million Years from now

Speaking activity

Different ways of representing the Earth

Look at this aerial photograph of the United States. Answer these questions in your notebook or  by e-mail.

• What features can you see in this photograph?
•  Can you see the area clearly? Can you see details or just a general view?
•  What is the purpose of aerial photographs? Where are they taken from?

 This map shows the same part of the Earth as the photograph. Answer these questions.

• Is the map identical to the photo?
• Which countries are on the map?
• Are aerial photographs useful in making maps? Why?