The unique Jacaranda myWorld digital atlas combines all the content of the iconic Jacaranda Atlas Seventh Edition with the latest online technology. The myWorld Atlas three-dimensional globe enables students to explore their world, test their geographical skills, gain instant feedback and create their own case studies. Each student creates their own personalized globe by progressing through 50 key geographical skills and 150 case studies of amazing places and important events around the world. myWorld Atlas features include: * stunning video footage from National Geographic & the ABC * GIS capability * interactive questions * student progress tracker * and much more

Table of Contents

Build skills What is a map? Types of maps Locating places Map projections and time zones Understanding direction Using topographic maps Interpreting height on maps Recognising landforms Interpreting aerial photographs and satellite images Interpreting graphs Interpreting maps with GIS Interpreting statistics Spatial dimensions Spatial patterns Spatial links Explore locations Australia Australian states Australian capital cities The world Antarctica Pacific Asia Europe Africa North America Central and South America Investigate topics Natural hazards Earthquakes and volcanoes Oceans and coasts Endangered and introduced species Environments Tourism Population Urbanisation Changing environments Climate change Energy Managing environments Managing water resources Australia's links with the world