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GEO 200 Worksheet Template Guidelines and Rubric Overview: Each worksheet activity in this course allows you to engage deeply with a specific geographic region by analyzing its fundamental themes of geography. Engaging in these activities allows you to practice some key skills needed to explore the region you chose for your final project. Complete each question fully—not only to receive full points but also to gain valuable feedback from your instructor to hone your skills moving forward. Prompt: Complete the following steps: I. Select a region from the list provided in the assigned module in Brightspace, and address the questions related to the geographic themes below by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. II. Address each question in the worksheet in detail. a) Refer to your module resources and the Themes of Geography resource for more information about your region and each theme to complete this worksheet. b) In each response, describe in detail your selected region using a minimum of four complete sentences in your own words. (Paraphrase the information; do not quote or copy and paste from the text.) c) Be sure to cite your sources in APA format, including the Themes of Geography resource, in the references section. III. Once you have completed this worksheet, save your worksheet file and upload it to Brightspace to submit this assignment. Question Response Chosen Region Central Asia. 1. Location and Connectivity: What are the absolute and relative locations of your selected region? How does this region connect to others? Central Asia has an absolute location of 45.4507° N, 68.8319° E. It is situated between the Caspian Sea to the west and China to the east, bordered by Russia to the North, Afghanistan and Iran to the South, and Mongolia to the northeast (“Central Asia | Britannica,” 2023). In terms of connectivity, Central Asia is connected to other regions by way of various forms of transportation. An extensive network of roads and railways link it to many other countries, as well as having global trade routes through seaports and air transportation.

Question Response 2. Physical Characteristics: How would you describe the climate, physiography, landscape, and natural hazards of your selected region? Address at least three of the physical characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This is part of the Place theme of geography. Central Asia experiences hot summers and cold winters. The climate is characterized by low precipitation levels and extremes in temperature; summers are generally hot with temperatures often reaching 104 degrees Fahrenheit/40 degrees Celcius. Their winters are cold and often drop below freezing temperatures, and the region experiences snow as well. Central Asia consists of diverse geographical features. It has vast plains like the Kazakh Steppe and the Turan Plain, generally characterized by desert and grasslands. The region also has many mountain ranges like the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains, reaching peaks over 7,000 feet (23,000 feet), contributing to the region's high altitude plateaus and deep valleys. (“Central Asia Physical Map,” 2021) The landscape of Central Asia is characterized by deserts such as the Karakum and Kyzylkum deserts, as well as fertile valleys like the Amu Darya and Syr Darya (Berglee, 2016), which support agriculture of the region. Earthquakes and occasional droughts are natural hazards to Central Asia. 3. Human Characteristics: What are the language families/groups, religions, races, and cultures of your selected region? What are the region’s population density and economic development? Address at least three of the human characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This also is part of the Place theme of geography. Central Asia is linguistically, religiously, and culturally diverse. The main language families in the region being Turkic, Indo-European, and Mongolic. Religions practiced include Islam, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Shamanism (“Religion in Central Asia,” 2016). The region is home to diverse cultures that have been shaped by historical trade routes, nomadic traditions, and influences from the surrounding areas. These cultures are largely focused around traditions of hospitality, food, music, dance, and art (“Asia: Human Geography,” 2020). 4. Human/Environment Interactions: How do the physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in your selected region? Address at least three of this worksheet's human/environmental characteristics listed above. Central Asia's arid climate and valleys have shaped the way humans interact with the environment when it comes to agriculture and water management. Fertile river valleys provide a water source used for irrigation. Availability of water plays a crucial role in the agriculture of the region. The grasslands of the region have also influenced the nomadic lifestyles in parts of the region, with communities relying on the mobility of their livestock to sustain themselves. These livestock herds are another way in which humans and the environment interaction due to the availability of natural resources and the region's climate. Other physical characteristics of the region like its geology and mineral deposits have led to human destruction of the landscape, including destruction of wildlife habitats, pollution, and land degradation (World Bank Group, 2023). 5. Movement: With how much ease and ability do ideas, goods, and people flow in and out of your selected region? What drives this movement? The movement of goods and ideas are influenced by Central Asia's extensive network of roads and railways. These networks have enhanced regional and international trade, allowing for the flow of goods across regional borders. Central Asia's location between Europe and the Middle East also improves the movement of goods and ideas. The region participates in global trade initiatives that promote economic growth and tree trade zones. The history of the region is tied to its location along historical trade routes, such as the Silk Road, which has led to migration and the spread of cultural influences from neighboring regions. Lastly, Central Asia's politics and relationships with other countries and global organizations influence the movement of goods, ideas, and people. (Fengler & Vallely, 2019)

Works cited: Central Asia | Britannica. (2023). In Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Central-Asia Central Asia Physical Map. (2021). Retrieved May 28, 2023, from Freeworldmaps.net website: https://www.freeworldmaps.net/asia/central/physi - cal.html Berglee, R. (2016, June 17). 8.7 Central Asia and Afghanistan. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from Umn.edu website: https://open.lib.umn.edu/worldgeog- raphy/chapter/8-7-central-asia-and-afghanistan/ Religion in Central Asia. (2016, June 3). Retrieved May 28, 2023, from Indiana.edu website: https://libraries.indiana.edu/religion-central-asia Asia: Human Geography. (2020). Retrieved May 28, 2023, from Nationalgeographic.org website: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/asia-human/ World Bank Group. (2023, February). Climate and Environment (CLIENT) Program in Central Asia. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from World Bank website: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment/brief/climate-and-environment-program-in-central-asia Fengler, W., & Vallely, P. (2019, September 9). Connecting Central Asia to the world. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from Brookings website: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2019/09/09/connecting-central-asia-to-the-world/

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Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit the completed Module One Worksheet. Citations should be formatted according to APA style. Critical Elements Attempted With Minimal or No Functional Issues (100%) Attempted With Key Functional Issues (75%) Not Evident In Submission (0%) Value Location and Connectivity Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected and describes how this region connects to others with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected but does not describe how this region connects to others, or there are key gaps in details or logic Does not identify absolute and relative locations of the region selected and does not describe how this region connects to others 19 Physical Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of the climate, physiography, landscape, or natural hazards that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes most aspects that include the physical characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify and describe aspects that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected 19 Human Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of human characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes at least two aspects of human characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify human characteristics of the region selected 19 Human/Environment Interactions Describes at least three aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes at least two aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not describe how physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected 19 Movement Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and explains what drives movement with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected but does not explain what drives movement, or description contains key gaps in detail or logic Does not describe the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and does not explain what drives the movement 19 Articulation of Response The submission has no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax The submission has major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact the readability and articulation of the main ideas The submission has critical errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas 5 Tota l 100%