CW5-9238
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Looking at Maps -- Due Sunday March 5, 5pm
Using the online map source from National Geographic, found at MapMachine.
Answer the following questions about major ecosystems, soils, climates, and populations.
There are three zoom modes to use to answer these questions; world-view, US-view, and Southern Illinois view. You may copy this page's source to start your work if you like.
Click "Major Habitat types"
1) Do these major ecosystems of the world match what you have already learned so far about biomes?
yes
2) What does National Geographic call these regions? What region(s) are in Southern Illinois?
temperate and broadleaf forest
Click "Vegetation"
3) What vegetation types are in Southern Illinois?
broad-leaf forest with evergreen elements,Mountain Vegitaion of broad-leaf forest,forest steepe with sub tropical elements
Click "Natural Landscapes"
4) What landscape types are in Southern Illinois?
forest steppe