1. Session 14: Understanding cultural regions October 22, 20131) Feedback on the guest speakers & discussion about purpose; talk about the strike 2) What are cultural…

Region Region: Regions are places that have at least one common characteristic. Common elements in a region are able to have physical and human characteristics. The three…

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Slide 1Chapter 1 Key Issue 2: Why is Each Point on Earth Unique? Slide 2 Two key points Place: Unique location of a feature Region: areas of unique characteristics Slide…

Slide 1 Slide 2 The World in Spatial Terms Geography is the study of the special physical and human characteristics of a place or region. An important part of geography is…

Slide 1Popular Culture Chapter 8 The Human Mosaic Slide 2 Characteristics of popular culture Constantly changing Based in large, heterogeneous groups of people Based mainly…

1.Chapter 1Key Issue 22. I LocationA Where something is on Earth can beidentified in 4 ways1. Mathematical Location (latitude and longitude)2. Place Names (toponym)3. Site…

1. Regional Imbalances.. Create the Balance.. Administrative boundary.. 2. Administrative Strong Boundary Economic Status: transition state Cultural background: heritage…

1. World Geography Chapters 1 & 2 2. City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky— City — Location in the state of KentuckyCoordinates: 36°51′17″N 87°29′20″W 3. Relative…

Slide 1 Slide 2 6 Elements Many geographers use the six essential elements to organize their study.  1. The World in Spatial Terms  2. Places and Regions  3. Physical…