Top of useful geographic applications

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Application classification 1. Cognitive EarthViewer National Geographic World Atlas 2. Quizzes

Application classification

1. Cognitive
EarthViewer
National Geographic World Atlas
2. Quizzes
Geography learning game
Where is

that?
3. Entertaining
GeoGuessr
Ansel and Clair`s adventures in Africa
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EarthViewer EarthViewer features include: Continental reconstructions and accompanying data dating back

EarthViewer

EarthViewer features include:
Continental reconstructions and accompanying data dating back

billions of years
World temperature map for the last 100 years
Ability to manipulate the globe and zoom to any location
Clickable details on geologic eons, eras, and periods
Automated play modes
Tutorial videos

for iOS and Android, free

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National Geographic World Atlas Every map: is custom-designed for middle-grade students

National Geographic World Atlas

Every map:
is custom-designed for middle-grade students by

the Society's world-renowned cartographers
reflects the latest place-name and boundary changes
is shown in the context of surrounding areas to ensure that a complete picture of the world develops
makes for easy comparisons and help youngsters understand how physical features influence patterns of human settlement and economic activity

for iOS, $ 1.99

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Geography Learning Game Game Mode: choose a difficulty level among the

Geography Learning Game

Game Mode: choose a difficulty level among the

4 possible and then try to locate 10 capitals randomly chosen from the countries of the world. Get points based on proximity and compare your results with your friends and with other players.
Practice Mode: Learn the countries and capitals of selected level and continent. Explore the world map freely and see the countries and capitals of a given area. Practice to be the best in the game mode and become a master in geography.

for Android, free

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Where is that? If you know the world or want to

Where is that?

If you know the world or want to learn

geography:
play this game and find Countries, Capitals, Cities, States, Stadiums, Mountains and Skyscrapers all over the world.
aim for the lowest distance, the shortest time and the highest score.
challenge your friends on parties with up to 8 players in MULTIPLAYER on one device.
The map is generated out of OpenStreetMap Data and can be used like the native Map. Zoom in and out as you like to find the exact position.Every location is connected to WIKIPEDIA, so you can read about every location right away in your language
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GeoGuessr The essence of the game is this: you see a

GeoGuessr

The essence of the game is this: you see a photo

taken in some random place on the planet Earth, and you must specify this point on the map. Having done this, you immediately see:
correct answer
distance by mistake
earned points
At first glance it seems that it is impossible to determine the place on the photo. But this is a geographic game based on Google, and at your service Google Street View! Navigate around, explore the terrain, look for inscriptions, signs and other clues.

web-application

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Ansel and Clair’s Adventures in Africa Ansel & Clair’s Adventures in

Ansel and Clair’s Adventures in Africa

Ansel & Clair’s Adventures in

Africa features:
- Completely supported by audio, the app offers hours of independent exploration and learning for both kids who have not yet learnt to read as well as for older kids who can read
- Take 29 spectacular photos; Collect & arrange photos in the Travel Log
- Deeply enriching and immersive: Utilizes a high-impact, thematic & contextual approach to teach:
- Primary Focus: Geography, History and Science
- Concepts: Camouflage, migration, nocturnal, herbivore, predator, vertebrate, cold-blooded
- Original music: Audio recording and music by a Grammy nominated team

for iOS, $ 4.99

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Advantages and disadvantages + it can be used at any time

Advantages and disadvantages

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it can be used at any time
information is easier

to digest in the game form
it develops erudition

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some applications are paid
this does not appeal to those who like paper maps and atlases