Geography help please?

I. Short Answer



(20 points)



In this unit you studied four topics:



鈥?The New World

鈥?North America

鈥?Central and South America

鈥?Ocean-Centered Geography



Why are rivers and oceans both barriers and roadways? For each topic, describe how this concept comes

into play. Use specific examples where applicable, and general concepts as appropriate.



The New World 鈥?How was the ocean a barrier and roadway to discovery of the Americas? (5 points)













North America 鈥?List and describe a specific example of an ocean or river, and how it was a barrier

and/or roadway. (5 points)













Central and South America 鈥?List and describe a specific example of an ocean or river, and how it was

a barrier and/or roadway. (5 points)













Ocean-Centered Geography 鈥?Does ocean-centered geography look at the world鈥檚 oceans as barriers

or roadways? Explain. (5 points)



















II. Diagram



In the space provided, draw a rough map of the Mississippi basin. Include the following elements:



鈥?A general outline of the United States or North America

鈥?An idea of where the Mississippi is in North America

鈥?The basic shape of the basin

鈥?Where the river empties



(10 points)



























































































III. Structured Answer



Consider the following statement:



Trade between distant locations leads to cultural change 鈥?the two places become more like

each other. Trade is more important than any similarities between cities and their rural areas.



1. Use the table below to identify two pieces of evidence that support this statement and two pieces of

evidence that contradict this statement. (4 points)



Supports this statement Contradicts this statement

1. 1.

2. 2.



2. Write a short paragraph that uses evidence to provide a counterargument to this statement. (Hint: You

don't have to prove that it is wrong 鈥?you just have to explain that sometimes other factors are more

important. Remember to give examples.) (6 points)





















IV. Short Answer



1. How does ocean-centered geography affect your understanding of the Pacific Rim? (10 points)























2. Why do you think ideas and cultures are exchanged along with physical products? (10 points)Geography help please?
Folks may consider answering questions like this if you at least would take the time to format it properly. It is very frustrating to see questions posted like this.



I would only consider giving you one answer to one question, that is what the forum is for.

mr tire