Geography class: War in Ukraine reminds us that maps can be weapons
Geographical skills
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Geographical skills
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War in Ukraine reminds us that maps can be weapons
What are the author’s arguments for why maps are essential in wartime?
Outline how maps have helped with the Covid-19 pandemic
Explain how countries have used maps to advance their claims on ownership of territories
Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun
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