GEOGRAPHY chapter 1
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GEOGRAPHY
1.
What is the main reason we study geography?
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To understand the “where” and why”
of the different elements in the world.
2.
What concept do geographers use to understand how local patterns are shaped
by global processes?
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They use the concept of scale to understand the local patterns.
3.
Look at the map provided in this section and get familiar with the subregions we
will cover in class: Middle and South America, North Africa and Southwest Asia,
Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
ENVIRONMENT: PHYSICAL AND HUMAN
4.
Summarize this geographic theme.
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The geographic theme described focuses on human interactions with nature,
addressing topics like climate change, deforestation, water use,pollution and the
historical context of a particular region. It utilizes maps to examine the physical
characteristics of regions and how humans engage with these features. The
provided map illustrates global climate zones and allows users to access
information about each zone by interacting with different colors on the map or
using the map legend. It encourages Users to explore data and patterns related
to these themes.
5.
Referring to the interactive map “Environment-Climate Zones”
a.
What is the dominant climate zone of Louisiana?
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humid subtropical climate
6.
What climate zone dominates the
interior
of Greenland?
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Polar Tundra
GLOBALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT
2.
Summarize this geographic theme.
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It examines economic development and the factors influencing economic
indicators, inequality, and economies at both global and local levels. It delves
into the mechanisms that facilitate political and economic ties between different
regions.Maps within this theme depict the Human Development Index, and
measures of inequality such as the Gini index.
3.
GNI (Gross National Income) is a measure of income earned by a nation's people
and businesses. According to the map “GNI”: which country has a higher GNI,
Canada or the U.S.?
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The United States
POWER AND POLITICS
4.
What is used as the primary distinction of power and politics used by this source?
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countries with democratic government and authoritarian government.
5.
Referring to the map “Democratization Index” Which has a higher
Democratization Index: Canada or the US?
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Canada
6.
Which South American
country has the lowest Democratization Index?
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Venezuela
URBANIZATION
7.
Summarize this geographic theme.
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It focuses on the factors that drive urbanization and the variations in urban areas
across different regions. It offers examples of how economic changes impact
cities, the reasons behind rural to urban migration, and how transformations in
rural areas have shaped urban growth.
8.
Referring to the map “Urbanization–Population Density”
a.
Which U.S. region is more densely populated: eastern or western?
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Western
b.
Which subregion has the largest concentration of dense population in the
world?
POPULATION, GENDER, AND CULTURE
9.
Summarize this geographic theme.
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This section discusses population dynamics, including growth or decline, and
their implications for policy-makers. It also highlights the role of women's status
in causing declining fertility rates, contributing to population changes.
10. Referring to the map “Population, Gender, and Culture - Fertility Rate”:
a.
What is the average fertility rate of Brazil?
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1.73
b.
What is the average fertility rate of the U.S.?
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1.80
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