Assignment
This worksheet activity provides an opportunity for you to engage deeply with a specific geographic region by analyzing the fundamental themes of geography that characterize that region.
To complete this assignment, review the Worksheet Template Guidelines and complete the following steps:
1. Use the Themes of Geography resource and the required resources in this module to specifically discuss the criteria used to identify the realms (or regions) and subregions.
2. Use the Worksheet Template Guidelines and Rubric document and select a region from the list below to address the questions related to geographic themes in the worksheet.
o Egypt and the lower Nile Basin
o The Middle East
o The Arabian Peninsula
o The empire states
o The Maghreb and its neighbors
o The African transition zone
o West Africa
o East Africa
o Equatorial Africa
o Southern Africa
Worksheet Template Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: Each worksheet activity in this course provides you with an opportunity to engage deeply with a specific geographic region by analyzing the fundamental themes of geography that characterize that region. By engaging in these activities, you will also be practicing some of the key skills necessary to analyze the region you chose for your final project.Complete each question fully-not only to have the opportunity to receive full points for the question, but also to gain valuable feedback from your instructor on honing your skills moving forward.
Prompt: Complete the following steps:
1. Select a region from the list provided in the assigned module in Blackboard to address the questions related to the geographic themes below. Selecting a region outside of the list provided without instructor guidance may result in each item below being marked as "Not Evident in Submission" if your selection is not accurately representative of an appropriate region for the module.
2. Address each question in the worksheet below in detail.
a) Refer to your module resources and the Themes of Geographyresource for more information about your region and each of themes to help you complete this worksheet.
b) Each response should describe the region you have selected in detail and be a minimum of four complete sentences in your own words. (Paraphrase the information; do not quote or copy and paste from the text).
3. Once you have completed this worksheet, save your worksheet file and upload it to Blackboard to submit this assignment.
Region Name:
1. Location and Connectivity:
What are the absolute and relative locations of the region or subregion you have selected? What is the connectivity of this region to others?
2. Physical Characteristics: How would you describe the climate, physiography, landscape, and natural hazards of the region or subregion you have selected? Ensure you address at least three of the physical characteristics listed above for the purposes of this worksheet.
Note: This is part of the Place theme of geography.