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Navigate to the website: At the top of the page, click on “Map.” A world view of the map should open. Similar to this:
Click on the Basemap Icon. Select the National Geographic Base Map. Now that you have a basemap that includes names of countries and such, let’s begin investigating the GDP of countries.
1. Click on “Modify Map” on the top right of the page.
2. Conduct a search for searchable layers for “GDP” by clicking the and select “Search for layers.” Type “GDP” in the Find Box.
3. Click on and Add the “World Bank Gross Domestic Product” layer. Then “Done Adding Layers”
4. Check out the details of the map, by clicking on the icon. Click on “More Details” - What is GDP? ______
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______5. Now set the transparency to 25% by selecting the “Contents of your Map” Icon then click on the arrow to the right of the title of the layer, then transparency. Look at the bottom of the map, there is a time line provided. Notice the timeline range from Dec. 1989 – Dec. 1991. Using a small scale (remember, this is a world view), what countries have a high GDP (2-14.4 trillion) according to the legend? ______
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6. Add the Legend to your view by clicking on the icon. Data in the map is shown in what value?
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7. Using the same scale as in number 6, what regions have a smaller GDP (28.4 million – 350 billion) value in 1992? ______
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8. Click on two countries with a high GDP value and list both the name of the country and 1992 GDP value below:
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9. Click on two countries with a low GDP value and list both the name of the country and 1992 GDP value below:
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10. Now, let’s investigate the change in GDP over time with countries around the world. Using the same scale as question 6, change the timeline at the bottom of the map to Dec. 2007 – Dec. 2009.
11. Select two new countries to highlight during this time period with a high GDP Value. List the country and its GDP value for 2009 below.
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12. Using the same scale, select two countries to highlight during this time period with a low GDP value. List the country and its GDP value for 2009 below.
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13. What regions of the world have seen an increase in GDP values since 1989? ______
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14. What regions of the world still exhibit low GDP values consistent with data in 1989? ______
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15. What are 2 generalizations that can be made using a global view of GDP?
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16. Why do you think some countries have been able to advance economically, where other countries continue to struggle? ______
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17. Now let’s get creative. Find one additional layer that deals with development. This can include HDI measurement indicators or any unique layer of data that you feel may represent development over time. Include the name of the layer below and add it to your map.
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18. Why did you select this layer of data as an indicator of economic development? What does the legend tell about the data?
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19. Provide an example using the data in this layer to prove your understanding of development between LDCs and MDCs. For example, select an MDC and an LDC country and provide data from each.
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20. How has this activity changed your perception of development based on GDP and other factors at a global view?
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Label and color the countries you selected to highlight on this map below. Create a legend that includes the data you found in the activity (color : GDP/year)
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