Geographic Skills

Geographic skills

Geographic skills are essential to the study of Geography. They help you synthesise knowledge, ideas, concepts and contexts, and communicate geographic understanding clearly.

• Interpret maps at different scales
• Create and analyse graphs and statistical displays
• Construct and interpret annotated maps and diagrams
• Use geographic data to identify patterns, relationships and anomalies
• Select appropriate visual techniques for geographic evidence

Skills toolkits

The original AdornGeo geographic-skills branch is split into practical toolkits so you can go straight to the skill you need.

Annotated maps & diagrams

A strong annotated visual does more than label features: it explains spatial patterns, processes and relationships directly on the figure.