World Geography

• Social Studies
• 6-8 Grade

World Geography

Learning Objectives

• Define geography and its two main branches
• Understand the role of geography in urban planning and development
• Differentiate between contiguous and continental U.S
• Comprehend the importance of water in human settlement and civilization

What do you already know about geography?

Definition and Branches of Geography

• Geography studies Earth's land, water, air, or living things
• Physical geography focuses on landforms, water, soil, climate, and distribution of living things
• Human geography explores people's interactions with the environment

What does geography study?

1. Earth's land, water, air, or living things
2. the universe, outer space, human society, technology advancements

Which branch of geography explores people's interactions with the environment?

1. human geography
2. physical geography, linguistic geography, environmental geography

What does physical geography focus on?

1. language studies, social interactions, human behavior, geographical features
2. landforms, water, soil, climate, and distribution of living things

Role of Geography in Urban Planning and Development

• Geography plays a crucial role in urban planning and development
• Establishing roads, bridges, and rails to connect people
• Major cities often develop along the banks of rivers

Why are rivers significant in urban development?

1. They attract tourists for recreational activities
2. They offer a source of unlimited drinking water
3. They create natural barriers against crime
4. They provide a natural transportation route

Where do major cities often develop?

1. On top of mountains
2. Along the banks of rivers
3. Underneath the ocean
4. In the middle of deserts

What is the role of geography in urban planning and development?

1. Creating art installations for cultural enrichment
2. Building tall buildings for city skylines
3. Designing public parks and green spaces
4. Establishing roads, bridges, and rails to connect people

Difference between Contiguous and Continental U.S

• Contiguous U.S refers to the lower 48 states that border one another
• Continental U.S includes the 49 states on the North American continent

How many states are included in the Continental U.S?

1. 51 states
2. 50 states
3. 49 states
4. 48 states

What does the term 'Contiguous U.S' refer to?

1. All 50 states
2. Coastal states
3. Lower 48 states
4. Northern states

Which states are included in the Contiguous U.S?

1. Alaska
2. Lower 48 states
3. Hawaii
4. Texas

Importance of Water in Human Settlement and Civilization

• Water is essential for human settlement and civilization
• Many major cities grew up along rivers
• Water supports agriculture, transportation, and industry

Which of the following is NOT supported by water?

1. Transportation
2. Industry
3. Space exploration
4. Agriculture

What role did rivers play in the growth of major cities?

1. Rivers had no impact on the growth of major cities
2. Major cities grew up away from rivers
3. Many major cities grew up along rivers
4. Rivers caused the decline of major cities

Why is water important for human settlement and civilization?

1. Water is only important for transportation
2. Water is only important for industry
3. Supports agriculture, transportation, and industry
4. Water is not necessary for human settlement

Definition List

• Geography: The study of Earth's land, water, air, or living things, particularly people
• Physical geography: Studies landforms, water, soil, climate, and the distribution of living things
• Human geography: Explores the ways people interact with the environment
• Contiguous U.S: The lower 48 states that border one another
• Continental U.S: The 49 states that sit on the North American continent

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