Mapping North and South Korea
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can locate and label major geographical features of North and South Korea on a map.
Warm-Up Video
Geography By Geoff · 12:38
The Insane Geography of North vs. South Korea
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Korean Peninsula is approximately 70% mountains and uplands, with the Taebaek Mountains running down the eastern coast.
- 2
Korea's western and southern coasts are ria coastlines, characterized by complex, jagged inlets and thousands of islands forming a rich marine environment.
- 3
The division of Korea at the 38th parallel in 1945 created economic imbalances, with the North having most of the industrial infrastructure and the South having most of the arable land.
Practice Questions
6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“On a blank map of North and South Korea, label the following geographical features: 1) T'aebaek Mountains, 2) Jeju Island, 3) Yellow Sea, 4) Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), 5) Amnok River.”
Complete Lesson Package
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