20. Geographical Skills: Aerial Photographs, Charts, Graphs and Infographics Photograph 2: Limerick City
1. Is this photograph vertical or oblique?
2. Describe three possible ways in which the River Shannon may have influenced the development of Limerick City.
3. Draw a sketch map of the area shown in the photograph. Show and name the following on your sketch map: The river
Two bridges An area for leisure activities
Trees A factory A block of apartment buildings.
4. What evidence from this photograph shows that flooding is not a major concern for the city?
5. Do you think the factories located in the left background of this photograph are suitably located? Referring to the photograph, give three reasons to support your answer.
6. This photograph was taken over the point R 57 57 on the OS map of Limerick City on the previous page. In what direction is the camera pointing?