GEO 241 Review
Geography 241
Review for Cumulative Final
Short essay, i.e., ones worth 2 pts on the exam - 3/ 4 sentences
Medium, i.e, ones worth 4 pts - 6 sentences
Long, i.e., the 2 or 3 worth 6 pts on the exam - 8 - 10 sentences
Keys:
1.
2.
Use examples and locations to help define key concepts
Prepare each essay by first recognizing its appropriate length
Ch 1 – Introduction
(M) Define geography? What is a geographic perspective? How is it unique from others? (See book and lectures)
1. GEOGRAPHY- (greek) Earth and Writing. It is a way of communicating through maps
(words and numbers) The language of maps is the distinct language of geography.
Always beginning with the question of spacial distribution.
2. GEOGRAPHIC PROSPECTIVE: Studies the Earth’s (1) physical systems, (2) peoples, culture, cultural landscapes, and(3) political economies. *none of these points can be studied without the other two (geographic perspective)
(S) What are the four main objectives for the course?
(Syllabus)
1. To provide an overview of the regional geography of North America, and the forces that have created its regions
2. To develop skills by putting geographic perspectives and tools into action through data analysis and mapping
3. To explore the cultural diversity rooted and reflected in the United States’ regions
4. To help equip future teachers to teach social studies
(S) Name and explain one example of a functional region and one of a formal region in the US.
(Bonus for fresh examples)
(In class)
Functional Region: One that is tied together in terms of economic activity, identity,
(example: Chicagoland)
Formal Region: Defined by formal boundaries, have homogeneity (example: The state of
Michigan, Corn Belt, Rust Belt, Sun Belt)
(M) What are the major differences between the political systems that govern the United
States and Canada?---**This one was optional between this and the Ecotopia
one***
Canada's political system is a Commonwealth, in
Review for Cumulative Final
Short essay, i.e., ones worth 2 pts on the exam - 3/ 4 sentences
Medium, i.e, ones worth 4 pts - 6 sentences
Long, i.e., the 2 or 3 worth 6 pts on the exam - 8 - 10 sentences
Keys:
1.
2.
Use examples and locations to help define key concepts
Prepare each essay by first recognizing its appropriate length
Ch 1 – Introduction
(M) Define geography? What is a geographic perspective? How is it unique from others? (See book and lectures)
1. GEOGRAPHY- (greek) Earth and Writing. It is a way of communicating through maps
(words and numbers) The language of maps is the distinct language of geography.
Always beginning with the question of spacial distribution.
2. GEOGRAPHIC PROSPECTIVE: Studies the Earth’s (1) physical systems, (2) peoples, culture, cultural landscapes, and(3) political economies. *none of these points can be studied without the other two (geographic perspective)
(S) What are the four main objectives for the course?
(Syllabus)
1. To provide an overview of the regional geography of North America, and the forces that have created its regions
2. To develop skills by putting geographic perspectives and tools into action through data analysis and mapping
3. To explore the cultural diversity rooted and reflected in the United States’ regions
4. To help equip future teachers to teach social studies
(S) Name and explain one example of a functional region and one of a formal region in the US.
(Bonus for fresh examples)
(In class)
Functional Region: One that is tied together in terms of economic activity, identity,
(example: Chicagoland)
Formal Region: Defined by formal boundaries, have homogeneity (example: The state of
Michigan, Corn Belt, Rust Belt, Sun Belt)
(M) What are the major differences between the political systems that govern the United
States and Canada?---**This one was optional between this and the Ecotopia
one***
Canada's political system is a Commonwealth, in