Physical Geography & Environmental Justice
Physical Geography includes... (name 2 different features)
Answers include:
Landscape, Environment, (Any similar answers)
This is the largest aspect of cultural globalization, and is a hot topic in contemporary American politics
Immigration
This subject of study contains the categories of human, physical, environmental, and impact on people studies
Geography
A student in this kind of school would be MOST affected by redlining (and similar policies)
Urban Schools
These geographic features can function as natural nation borders
Mountains, deserts, and rivers (and other similar answers)
This globalization category covers international trade
Economy
This is the name of the single unified continent from 200-300 million years ago
Pangea
These schools often are located outside major cities and often serve residential communities.
Suburban Schools
This term describes the fair treatment and involvement of all people in environmental laws and policies.
Environmental justice
Name two impacts of culture in Human Geography
Acceptable answers include:
Food, Holidays, Traditions, Religions
Name two reasons why geographic studies are important
Understanding climate change, deforestation, habitat destruction, natural disasters, biodiversity loss, acknowledging global issues (any answers will do)
How does funding impact a student's educational experience?
Acceptable answers:
More access to resources
More educational programs/classes
access to modern technology
This US government agency is involved in ensuring environmental justice
The Environmental Protection Agency
How is technology an aspect of Globalization?
Shared advances and innovations between countries
This category of geography covers natural resources and landforms
Physical geography
A small graduating class is often a defining feature of this type of school
Rural schools