G e o g r a p h y

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How does Trinidad’s toponymy compare to Canada and California?

What is the relationship between colonization and toponyms?

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THEN TRY THIS...

• Use the Calculate Density tool to analyze the distribution of Spanish missions or mining settlements.

•  Conduct research on the history of the mining settlements. Create a Story Map Tour explaining how the toponym reflects the history 

or geography of the place, e.g., French Gulch, Leadville.

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TEXT 

REFERENCES

•  Human Geography by McGraw Hill – Chapter 7

•  The Cultural Landscape by Pearson – Chapters 5, 6

•  Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture by  

Wiley Press – Chapters 5, 6

This GIS map has been cross-referenced to material in sections of 

chapters from these texts.