Geographer Activity
A geographer studies geography which is the relationship between people and the earth. They study the effects of natural features of the earth, such as; mountains, river valleys, deserts, and oceans on people. They study how people change their environment or adapt to the environment.
Geographer--You will study the surroundings of your empire.
Directions:
- For this role, you will answer the following questions.
- Use the Internet information linked on the West African Empires - Resources page and via the Internet to answer these questions specifically related to geography:
- What is a good definition of a geographer in your own words?
- Where was your empire located?
- What were its natural surroundings?
- How did geography affect your empire?
- How did your empire change its environment?
