WORLGEO Game Day

What is Geography

1

[True or False] Geography can be traced back to the time of Erastosthenes (ancient times). 

True. In fact, Eratosthenes may have been the first to use the word geography. He invented a system of longitude and latitude and made a map of the known world. 

2

What is Geography? Think of the three (3) key phrases. 

Geography is about the study of places and their interaction with people through storytelling.

3

[Application of Geography] Why do fast food chains offer a variety of menus in different countries? 

Every country has different cultures, tastes and preferences. 

4

[Application of Geography] Explain how Human-Environment interaction works. 

People modify environments. Environments influence people's behavior, culture, preferences, etc. 

5

[Application of Geography] Choose a random topic/news/theme, explain it using theories/traditions/concepts in Geography. 

Explain. 

Traditions of Geography

1

Who created the traditions of Geography?

WILLIAM D. PATTISON

2

What are the four (4) traditions of Geography?

Spatial/Locational, Area Studies/Regional, Man-Land, Earth Science

3

Why were the traditions of Geography developed? 

Geographers do not share a common vision of their own discipline. Traditions serve as the common vocabulary in the geographic community at large. 

4

Differentiate Man-Land Tradition and Earth Science Tradition. 

Man-Land: the study the relationship between human beings and the land they live on.

Earth Science: study of planet Earth (Earth-sun interaction, waters of the earth, atmosphere, effects of solar system, etc.)

5

Differentiate Spatial/Location Tradition and Area Studies Tradition. 

Spatial/Locational: in-depth analysis of the particulars of a place (usually using techniques, computerized mapping, etc.)

Area Studies: focus on specific area in order to define, describe, and differentiate it from other areas

Theories of Geography

1

What are theories? What are they used for?

Theories are lenses that allow one to view a phenomenon and/or situation in a particular manner.

2

What are the theories of Geography discussed in class?

Environmental Determinism, Environmental Possibilism, Cultural Ecology, Cultural Determinism

3

[True or False] The theory of Environmental Determinism was once used to legitimize colonialism and racism. 

True. It enabled geographers to scientifically justify the supremacy of white European races and the naturalness of imperialism

4

Differentiate Environmental Determinism and Environmental Possibilism. 

Environmental Determinism suggests that the environment dictates how a culture adapts and the way humans think/behave. On the other hand, Environmental Possibilism suggests that environment sets social conditions but does not limit possibilities for humans to grow (free will), and where social conditions drive evolution of human culture.

5

Differentiate Cultural Ecology and Cultural Determinism. 

Cultural Ecology explains how people use culture to adapt to their environment and how people use culture to adapt to their environment. On the other hand, Cultural Determinism suggest that the behavior, attitude, values, and actions of individuals come from their culture. Thus, the culture you are raised in defines "you."

Continents of the World

1

What is another name of the world's "supercontinent"?

Pangaea

2

Enumerate the seven (7) continents of the world. 

Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica

3

[True or False] Antarctica is BOTH a continent and a desert. 

True. 

4

[True or False] Both North and South America were once under European control. 

True. In North America (e.g., USA), independence movements only started in the 1700s. In South America, non-sovereign territories remain (e.g., Puerto Rico, Curacao and Aruba)

5

[Application] Choose an issue/news from a specific continent and analyze it using one (or more) theory discussed in class. 

Explanation. 

IR and Geography

1

Who is the author of Geography and International Relations?

Jean Gottman

2

What is the future of Geography according to the author of the article? What should Geography promote?

Use geography as an instrument of peace—to promote understanding among already diverse nations.

3

In the article, what did the author mean by "spirit of each nation"? 

Culture

4

[True or False] The author suggested that "to better understand a country, one must focus on its INTERNAL developments ALONE."

False. See example of France, a tree, and a human being. 

5

[True or False; Defend your answer] 

Nations are organized based on proximity and territories. 

False.