PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY                                                                                                                Name ___________________
FALL 2011                                                                                                                            Class ____________________
MAPPING ASSIGNMENT #1

 

MAP:    Use Figure 10.2, Global Precipitation, page 280, Christopherson, or Goodes World Atlas, page 36-37  for this assignment.

A.       What is this map measuring?

 

 

 

B.      Describe the global pattern illustrated in this map – identify high and low statistics from the map, listing 4-5 countries where these numbers are found.

 

 

 

 

 

C.       Explain the cause for the patterns illustrated on this map.  Identify key terms and concepts which explain the pattern of high and low precipitation found above.