Category: Geography

For your final exam essay on the day of the final exam, you will practice the sc

For your final exam essay on the day of the final exam, you will practice the science (and art) of geographic analysis. You will utilize what you have learned in class to analyze and describe a particular city’s weather, climate, biome, and landscape. You will do this on your 886 Scantron form. You are encouraged to use (and to bring) one extra 4” x 6” index as an aid while you write. But it must be handwritten. See the suggested content below.
Then, you will need to choose one (1) of the following metropolitan areas as the focus of your research.Austin, TX
Miami, FL
Walla Walla, WA
Santiago, Chile
Auckland, New Zealand
Next, examine all the maps at the bottom of this document or relevant regional maps as well as a good climograph for your chosen city. Such climographs are easily found with Google image searches but many are also online at the National Drought Mitigation Center and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). International climographs can be found online as well.
Next, search for local, county, state, and national parks, wildlife areas, and refuges near your chosen city as these will often have useful information explaining the local weather, flora, and fauna from areas outside of human damage and urban built landscapes.
This interactive map of U.S. locations will help determine the Koppen climate type (be sure to Zoom in and click on the right locations)? https?//www.plantmaps.com/koppen-climate-classification-map-united-states.php
You may bring an additional 4” x 6” index card to the test to aid you in writing this essay. Use the following form and questionnaire as a guide to what you write on that card. Can you get the place down to it’s essence on one card? Think in terms of the four spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere.
Suggested Essay Organization
Introduction: Overview of Geographic Location and Quick Description of Most Important Features
Weather, Storms, and Climate
Vegetation, Animals, and Wildlands
Physical Landscapes: Mountains, Valleys, Rivers, Earthquakes, Landslides, and Volcanoes
Conclusion: Reiterate Both What is Common and What is Unique About The Area
The question you will be asked on the exam is:
“To the best of your ability, describe the weather, climate, natural biome, and physical landscape of your chosen city as it was before humans settled it.”
Try to correctly use at least one or two key terms from each of the main chapters on seasons, temperature, winds, humidity, storms, climate types, biomes, geomorphology, and rivers. Consider underlining these terms as you write them on your essay.
Finally, remember that the growth of the urban area will have damaged much of the native vegetation. What you are describing is what should be there (and what likely still surrounds the city).
City name?
Latitude and longitude?
Review a small map showing location of city in the world.
Review a physical or landscape map showing the location of nearby lakes, rivers, and/or bays.
Examine and analyze the climograph for the region.
Examine and analyze a map showing Koppen climate distribution in the area.
Elevation (ft)?
Prevailing winds?
Continental or maritime location?
Month and the average temperature of the warmest month?
Month and the average temperature of the coldest month?
Total average annual precipitation?
Month and average precipitation of the wettest month?
Month and average precipitation of the driest month?
Koppen climate type?
Biome type of the area?Key (prominent) wild plant species? trees, shrubs, grasses
Key (prominent) wild animal species? birds, mammals, reptiles
Key ecological features (regular fires, floods, ice, swamps, wetlands, etc.)?
Primary environmental threats?
Topographic relief (difference from highest to lowest point in town) in feet?
Main geomorphologic features nearby (canyons, cliffs, mountains, volcanoes, floodplains, rivers)?
The primary reason for local mountain uplift (folding, faulting, volcanism, proximity to plate boundaries)?
Dominant local rock categories (igneous intrusive, igneous extrusive, sedimentary, metamorphic)?
Selected local minerals or rock types (granite, diorite, basalt, quartzite, sandstone, shale, etc.)?
Main rivers or streams and their names?
Source of the water in the main rivers or streams of the area?
Here are some questions to keep in mind while you are researching. You do not need to answer all of these, but they should guide you as you attempt to explain the climate and vegetation of the region.
What was the area like before its settlement by humans? (Use local or regional park and preserve websites and explore the areas outside of town on Google Maps for guidance.)
How often and how much does it rain or snow compared to other North American locations? What explains this pattern?
When is the peak period of precipitation each year? Why? Which types of storms are responsible for most of this precipitation?
Is the area generally humid or relatively dry? Why?
Is the area frozen at any time in the year? If so, when and why or why not? How does that affect vegetation in the area?
Are there likely to be rivers, ponds, and other surface waters on the landscape? Why or why not? Does this affect the distribution of plants?
Which types of plant forms (deciduous broadleaved trees, coniferous evergreen trees, evergreen broadleaved trees, shrubs, grasses, cactus, marshes) are most common in the area? Why are these the dominant forms? Use the “Biomes Visual Summary” posted in the relevant module to help with this in addition to the maps below.
How densely distributed are plants in the region compared to other regions on Earth?
Are there any obvious or unique adaptations of the vegetation in the region to the particular climate of the area? If so, describe them.
What unique or essential ecological factors are important here (fire, floods, ice, etc.)?
What is the basic topography and geomorphology of the area (high mountains, plains, rolling hills and small valleys, volcanoes, deep desert canyons, mesa-and-scarp, etc.)? What caused the relief (mountains and valleys) in the area (volcanoes, faulting, or folding)?
Is the location near a major plate tectonic boundary? How does this affect the physical geography of the region?
Can you describe the most important environmental impacts caused by humans in the region?
The following U.S. maps are an example of a starting point for your investigation. You will want to find more detailed regional maps to aid your analysis. And, if your location is abroad, you’ll want to find relevant maps from the appropriate continent.
Topographic map of Hawaii. Data from? Farr, T. G. et al., 2007, The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, Rev. Geophys., 45, RG2004, doi?10.1029/2005RG000183. (Also available online at http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/srtm/SRTM_paper.pdf). Image by Jonathan R. Hendricks for the Earth@Home project.

Part III: Long essay (40 points). Answer 1 of 1. Your answer should be as long a

Part III: Long essay (40 points). Answer 1 of 1. Your answer should be as long as necessary to answer the question, but thoughtfulness, organization and originality are more important than length. [Seriously – longer responses are not better ones. No need for direct quotes just mostly paraphrasing and using the authors selected to support your response.
1. Describe and analyze the major spatial strategies applied to minority political representation in Canada and the United States from the mid-1960s to today. Please think carefully about the full range of spatial strategies that we have discussed throughout the semester.
Please note that this question is NOT asking you to simply summarize the history of the franchise in each country.
ideas maybe about gerrymandering or maybe something in relation to gender (not sure about this one).
I have added the option of sources to use as well as course notes.

For this assignment, you will need to follow these steps:
Select a Current News

For this assignment, you will need to follow these steps:
Select a Current News Article: Choose an article related to Economic Geography & Future Challenges. Ensure the article is from a reliable news source and is no more than one year old. You can use the recommended websites provided in your class module or select another reputable news source.
Write the Review: Your review should include the following components:
Formatting (2 points): Follow all formatting guidelines provided in the assignment instructions. Make sure your document is either in RTF, Word, or PDF format.
Article Summary (3 points): Provide a clear, concise summary of the article. The summary should capture the main points and relevant details of the article without being too lengthy or vague.
Connection to Course Content (3 points): Clearly explain how the article relates to the topics covered in your Economic Geography & Future Challenges unit. Make direct connections to specific concepts, theories, or discussions from your course.
Critique/Analysis (5 points): Offer a thorough critique and analysis of the article. This should demonstrate your in-depth understanding of the article’s content. Discuss the author’s viewpoints, provide examples, and analyze the implications or significance of the article’s content in relation to economic geography and future challenges. Be objective and critical in your analysis.
Spelling/Grammar (2 points): Ensure your review is well-written with minimal spelling and grammatical errors. Aim for two or fewer errors to score proficiently in this category.
Submission: Once completed, submit your review as an RTF, Word, or PDF file by the due date.
Remember, the purpose of this assignment is not only to summarize the news article but to critically engage with it and relate it to your course content. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of economic geography and the challenges it faces in the future, using real-world examples

((if you choose cities, YOU must use them for ALL PARTS from 1 to 3.))
The Fina

((if you choose cities, YOU must use them for ALL PARTS from 1 to 3.))
The Final Project involves a comparative spatial analysis of potential employment opportunities and geographic data in three selected cities. This analysis is aimed at understanding the impact of location on job prospects and living conditions. Students will:
Choose three cities and one occupation of interest.
Collect employment and wage data, along with various geographic data, for these cities throughout the project.
The project is divided into four parts: three for data collection and one for creating a final presentation.
Students will compare the collected data to determine their ideal city for living and working, based on personal preferences and findings.
The final presentation will be uploaded to the course website for peer viewing and feedback. No audio or video recording is required, just a slide show or similar presentation format.
Presentation Format:
Choose from PowerPoint, Prezi, Website, or other formats with instructor approval.
It should be well-organized, clear, grammatically correct, and visually appealing.
Steps to Presentation Completion:
Part 1 (25 points): Identify occupation and cities, collect employment and wage data.
Part 2 (25 points): Gather geographic coordinates, maps, physical geography data, climate, population, and location descriptions.
Part 3 (25 points): Collect cultural, political, and economic geography data.
Final Presentation (100 points): Present the chosen city and compare it with the others, focusing on future challenges and sustainability.
Peer Feedback:
Provide constructive feedback on at least three classmates’ projects.
Important Notes:
Use original language, avoid plagiarism, and provide citations for direct quotes, tables, charts, and graphics.
For images/maps from the internet, include references under the image.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————For the ((Final Project Presentation)) in INST 115, students will create a presentation summarizing their research on selected cities, focusing on one they prefer to live and work in. Key points include:
Presentation Format: Students may use PowerPoint, Prezi, or another approved format. The presentation should be well-organized, grammatically correct, and visually appealing.
Introduction of All Cities: Present data for three selected cities including occupation choice, employment and wage data, geographic coordinates, maps, and population.
Top City Preference: Detail the preferred city with information on its physical and cultural geography, climate, political and economic data.
Reason for City Selection: Explain the choice of the specific city over others, including comparisons based on employment, wage data, and other collected geographic data.
Future Challenges: Discuss potential future concerns for the chosen city, such as environmental hazards, climate change, human development, and sustainability. This may require additional research.
Citations: Properly cite all data, direct quotes, tables, charts, and graphics. Include a final reference slide.
Peer Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on at least three classmates’ projects.

Question 1
Based on the definition of a primate city, does Argentina appear to h

Question 1
Based on the definition of a primate city, does Argentina appear to have a primate city?yes
no
Question 2
Based on the definition of a primate city, does Germany appear to have a primate city?yes
no
Question 3
What is the primate city of Mexico?Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Bogota
Question 4
What is the primate city of Nigeria?Lagos
Kano
Ibadan
Kaduna
Question 5
What is the primate city of the Democratic Republic of Congo?Kinshasa
Lumumbashi
Luanda
Bandundu
Question 6
What is the primate city of Peru?Lima
Arequipa
Rio de Janerio
Sao Paulo
Question 7
Which of the following is a Primate City?London, United Kingdom
Chicago, United States
Hong Kong, China
Sydney, Australia
Question 8
Which of the following is a Primate City?Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Oslo, Norway
Geneva, Switzerland
Barcelona, Spain
Question 9
Pick one primate city and do a bit of research. How does that city dominate the politics, culture, and economy of the country in which it is found?

 READ, SURF, AND DO RESEARCH OR REVIEW PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES TO ENABLE

 READ, SURF, AND DO RESEARCH OR REVIEW PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES TO ENABLE YOU TO SELECT THE FOCUS OF YOUR PAPER
 SELECT AT LEAST THREE PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES ON THE SUBJECT
 DON’T JUST WRITE A SUMMARY OF WHAT EACH JOURNAL
ARTICLE IS ABOUT
 SUMMARIZE AND INTEGRATE THEM IN A SYSTEMATIC MANNER
 CHECK ALL POTENTIAL JOURNALS WHERE YOU MAY FIND
ARTICLES ON YOUR TOPIC
CONTENT OF YOUR PAPER
 INTRODUCE THE STRUCTURE OF YOUR PAPER (SECTIONS FROM INTRO TO CONCLUSION)
 GIVE BACKGROUND BY DESCRIBING ORIGINS OF THE
INSTRUMENT OR TOOL, WHO DEVELOPED THEM?
 DISCUSS ITS APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OR PRACTICE, WHERE IT IS USED BY WHOM?
 WHAT IS THE PERCEPTION OR VIEW OF SCIENTISTS ON THE INSTRUMENT OR TOOL? IS IT WELL-RECEIVED OR ACCEPTED? IS IT NOT POPULAR? WHY?
 ASSESS PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND FOCUS ON AT LEAST THREE ARTICLES
FORMAT OF PAPER
 NO MORE THAN 3 PAGES, SINGLE-SPACED EXCLUDING
REFERENCES OR LIST OF WORKS CITED
 USE 12-POINT TEXT, WRITE IN PARAGRAPHS, NOT BULLET FORM
 USE ONLY ONE TYPE OF CITATION. IF YOU USE ‘APA’ STICK TO IT THROUGHOUT
 LEAVE 1 COVER PAGE, COVER PAGE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PAGE COUNT OF 3 PAGES MAXIMUM
UNDER 10% PLAGARISM PLEASE.

Describe the issues associated with suburban “leapfrog” development. How could t

Describe the issues associated with suburban “leapfrog” development. How could these issues be resolved in North America?

Using maps, you’ll be examining the toponyms of your state oklaloma . You’ll nee

Using maps, you’ll be examining the toponyms of your state oklaloma . You’ll need to locate a map that includes both physical and political features and describe the meaning behind the names of places.
Toponyms reveal a lot about the culture, history, and physical geography of your state. Find a detailed map of your state. It needs to have both political features (cities and counties) and physical features (rivers, mountains, and lakes) labeled.
First, identify what non-English languages are prominently used in your state’s place names. Are Native American words commonly used in your state’s place names? Identify any place names that are transplanted from elsewhere (e.g., New London, Connecticut, or Rome, New York). What do these place names reveal about the cultural history of your state?
Next, identify any historical people used in your state’s place names (Columbus, Ohio, or Lincoln, Nebraska). Some of the names of the people used in the place names of your state may be very important to the history of the local area, but unknown nationally. Places may also be named for the kings and dukes associated with the home country.
Lastly, identify any descriptions of physical features used in your state’s political place names (e.g., Grand Rapids, Michigan, or Long Beach, California). Do these names accurately represent the physical landscape of the area? Are there any place names in your state that represent the native flora and fauna (e.g., Southern Pines, North Carolina, or Wolf Point, Montana)?
Summarize your findings in a few paragraphs. What other questions does your analysis raise?
Requirements
Wordcount & Depth
300 + Words
Research & Citations
1 + Sources
Points docked if outside of source range
Grammar & Mechanics
Flow & Structure
Content & Ideas

please provide the calculations it’s really important to me that you provide tho

please provide the calculations it’s really important to me that you provide those calculations. please make sure to use your own words and do not use no sites or anything like that at all use what ever is provided in the files it is very important you answer the question throughly this is my last assignment and i really need to make sure i need to get a good good mark please please once again use your own words and answer all the questions how it asks please read through everything i said here and follow it and also follow the questions on the question pdf thank you

Tips to Writing your Critique Paper
This paper offers some easy-to-follow steps

Tips to Writing your Critique Paper
This paper offers some easy-to-follow steps to help you organize, write, and submit your paper.
1. The paper should focus on any emerging or evolving development, innovation, or new transportation service whether it be a transportation utility (moving vehicles) or transportation facilities (infrastructure). The term paper is a critical review of published journal articles or peer-reviewed materials concerning your selected transportation topic. It is a critical review because you are expected to read a minimum of three journal articles including web-based materials and other sources
to be used for the review. Critical review means that you will collect, select, and study relevant materials that will provide adequate background and foundation on the topic or subject you chose for the paper. Here, you should be able to evaluate what you read based on certain criteria or guideposts. You should apply ‘critical thinking’ which means you have an open and analytical mind plus a working
knowledge or background of the subject under study.
2. You have to analyze and evaluate the information and make sense of what you are reading. Set the context and/or basis for your assessment (criteria). An example of a context is if you use the concept of sustainable transportation or sustainable mobility from the experience of the developed world.
3. Before you proceed with the review, you need to read, synthesize, and relate the key points raised by the authors as they relate to the selected topic or subject of your paper. For example, if you believe that the future transportation wave will be electric ‘mini-aircars’, then look for related published material about it if the likely leading-
edge technology in the future by searching for transportation journals or geography journals or even engineering journals and major science journals such as AMBIO or ‘Nature’, the Economist, Harvard Business Review and so on. From the web, you may surf the sites of OECD,
HOFSTRA University, or the global motor manufacturers from GM to Chrysler and others. Or, if your topic is on the proliferation of hybrid vehicles that function somewhat like cars driven by James Bond; or, you may envision a rise of hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles or electric vehicles but that you make the argument that it will offer a sustainable picture of transport 30 years from now in the developing world such as
China? Or is it really possible to reduce cars at the curb in a car economy like Canada and the US? Is the policy of EV (electric vehicles viable from California by 2035 and beyond? Could we soon have flying cars and flying cabs like the Jetsons? Another example of a topic may be a significant reduction in air travel time and
significant increase in telecommunications, given the wider use of teleconferencing and video conferencing today. What else is new 35 years to the future? Journal articles offer more recent and focused reviews and analysis of specific topics and fields. If you have not formed your own ideas similar to those being explored by TESLA Motors or by Boeing, an alternative is to collect the views and projects
already presented by inventors, transport scholars and engineers as they related to what will be the future or the ‘it’ transport technology or service of the future. There are thousands of journals available on-line and in hard copies that you may consult to give you an idea of what our transport world could be! All you need is to read three journal articles including one web-based material for review! But of course, you need to have at least 7 items consulted to write a good review!
4. After doing a critical review of selected and published literature, you are ready to speculate, build your own scenario which could either be an optimistic or pessimistic view of the future transport world 30 years from now. You need to do some research or background reading to increase your knowledge base concerning your critique paper for you to have a robust, well-written review paper. But be sure to use scholarly journals and materials including electronically published papers.
5. Outline and write your term paper in no more than 5 pages, single-spaced in 12 fonts text. First, provide a summary of articles or materials reviewed for the paper. Then briefly summarize what all the authors said about the topic or subject you are writing about by stating the pertinence, relevance, and usefulness of the material to your
critique as it relates to the future of transportation. Give a summary of what the authors asserted, proposed, or advocated or even envisioned at the time of their writing. What is the main thesis, argument, contribution to knowledge about the subject? State what conclusion was drawn by each of the author(s)? Then quickly make your own analysis and assessment. Is there something new that we did not know before?
6. You may limit your topic to a specific phenomenon or subject say, on the use of hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles (hydrogen, gasoline or natural gas) or making ‘smart vehicles or electric vehicles available in OECD countries and other countries (if not the rest of the world) built with high-tech crash avoidance systems and high-tech communication systems. As Black (2003, p. 337) pointed out, ideas similar to the
‘neighborhood electric vehicles’ that are rechargeable at park-and-ride stations, or more remotely controlled vehicles (that run like ‘Kitt’ in a TV movie series) could be the way for future transport.