1.5
Images to Explore Human/Physical Features
July 16, 2025
Julia Singer
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AI Summary
These revision notes focus on analyzing images to distinguish between human-made and natural features, and understanding how they influence each other. By visually identifying these features, students can explore how humans have adapted the environment, considering deeper social, economic, and environmental impacts where applicable.
Objective
To analyze images for distinguishing between human-made and natural features, and explain how they affect or change each other.
Core Concept
Images let us clearly see the qualities of human and physical features. By observing the difference, we can learn how humans have adapted and reshaped the Earth.
Content
Analyzing a photo is much like answering a critical question, however we can clearly identify human and physical features based on sight.
Bonus Step
If the image allows it, start thinking about the social, economic, and environmental reasons for the human and physical features. In the case of a wind turbine, think about how it would bring electricity to surrounding towns, resulting in a positive social impact because of the increase of energy being provided.
Key Terms
Human Features: Man-made buildings or infrastructure such has roads, bridges, houses, and cities.
Physical Features: Natural parts of the Earth such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.