Asking Geographical Questions…..

Click on the links to find out What is a geographical question ? Helps us find out about geographical features and issues. Click on the links to find out Can ask about the location of a feature or a place. Sometimes questions are asked to explain patterns and processes. Could be about an aspect of physical geography such as the landscape, weather or a river. Can be about an aspect of environmental geography, the quality of the environment, how humans affect the environment, or peoples’ views about the environment. Could be about an aspect of human geography, such as place (church), what people do or how goods and services are provided. Exit

Can ask about the location of a feature or a place. Where is the Millennium Centre? What is it near in Cardiff Bay ? What is the name of the nearest town or city?

Could be about an aspect of physical geography such as the landscape, weather or a river. What kinds of plants grow around the barrage area? What is the weather like at Cardiff Bay ? How big is the barrage?

Could be about an aspect of human geography, such as place (church), what people do, or how goods and services are provided. Where do people eat and drink at the bay ? What do people do in the Pierhead building ? How many people live in this place?

Can be about an aspect of environmental geography, the quality of the environment, how humans affect the environment, or peoples’ views about the environment. What is this place like ? How is Cardiff Bay changing ? What do people think about Cardiff Bay ?

Sometimes questions are asked to explain patterns and processes. Where are the shops situated in the bay ? Why is the River Taff wider at its mouth ? Why do we need to think about the amount of waste we produce at Cardiff Bay ?

Helps us find out about geographical features and issues. What can you see from the roof top of the National Assembly for Wales? What can you see through the windows of the Millennium Centre?