Country size: prediction sheet
Write which place you think has more area and why. After checking the map and area figures, record whether your prediction changed.
Name: Date:
| Pair | My prediction and reason | After checking the map |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greenland or India | ||
| 2. Brazil or Australia | ||
| 3. United Kingdom or Japan | ||
| 4. Madagascar or United Kingdom | ||
| 5. Germany or Sweden | ||
| 6. Indonesia or Mexico |
What did the map teach you?
Which pair changed your mind most, and what did the other projection show?
Why does moving an outline change its drawing but leave its area figure unchanged?
Area figures in the answer key are approximate values calculated from Natural Earth 1:50m country polygons. They are not official land or total-area statistics. Read the area definitions.