Borders: Natural and Political

Mission Brief #31

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Connect the place to the people.

⚡ The twist

Maps lie a little — they always have to.

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Borders can be natural (rivers, mountains) or political (drawn by treaty). Some are disputed, leading to conflicts that affect the people who live near them.

Key facts

Remember these

1Earth has seven continents.
2There are five major oceans.
3Climate differs from weather.

Then & Now

🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.

Question 1 of 2

How many continents are there?

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Question 2 of 2

What is the difference between climate and weather?

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