You will be able to: Explain the term ‘physical landscape’ Explain the factors that influence the physical landscape Describe the three types of economic activity Outline what primary economic activities are
Realise the effects the physical landscape has on primary economic activities (using case studies).
23.1 The Physical Landscape
The physical landscape is the visible natural features such as bodies of water (seas, rivers and lakes), mountains, flat lands called plains, deserts and soils.
Communicating In pairs, discuss the following:
1. Describe the physical area in which you live, e.g. is the sea nearby? Are there mountains or rivers?
2. What work do the members of your family undertake?
Physical landscape Natural features Climate Soils Relief