Chapter 31.2
Future Geography: Using Technology to Build a Sustainable World
Discover how geographic technologies and innovative planning strategies are solving real-world environmental and urban challenges for communities around the globe.
What You'll Learn
GIS and satellite tools help communities solve geographic environmental problems.
Smart city systems monitor ecosystems and manage urban infrastructure efficiently.
Climate adaptation planning prepares communities for floods, droughts, and erosion.
Renewable energy mapping and sustainable design support resilient future communities.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze how GIS technology addresses pollution and flooding challenges.
2
Questions explore sustainable urban design including heat islands and transportation.
3
Learners apply vocabulary like geospatial analysis and coastal resilience planning.
Why This Matters
Understanding Future Geography equips students with the geographic thinking and technological literacy needed to address the most pressing environmental and urban challenges of the 21st century.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
GIS Technology
Smart Cities
Climate Adaptation
Sustainable Design
Geospatial Analysis
NC Curriculum Aligned
