Physical Human Characteristics of a Place SSWG 1
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Physical & Human Characteristics of a Place SSWG 1 c Analyze the interrelationship between physical and human characteristics of a place. SSWG 2 a Describe the concept of place by explaining how the culture of a region is a product of the region’s physical characteristics.
Physical Geography • Examples of Physical Characteristics shaping a place: – – – Landforms & Bodies of Water Climate Vegetation Soil Animal Life Natural Hazards
Landforms & Bodies of Water • There are many different types of landforms and bodies of water that present challenges • How would living here impact your job? Justify your answer.
Climate • Climate is the weather over a period of time. • Wind patterns, ocean currents, elevation, & landforms impact climate. • How would your life be affected if this was your climate daily? Once a year?
Soil • Soil is a thin layer of weathered rock, humus (decomposition), air and water • Soil can change because of erosion, farming, & grazing. • What can you infer about the soil in this place? Justify your answer.
Natural Vegetation • Vegetation is the plant life of a particular place. • People often change the vegetation to survive. • What kind of climate would support this kind of vegetation?
Animal Life • Animal life includes species indigenous to the region and domesticated animals. • What would be a positive of living here? Negative?
Natural Hazards • Examples – – – Volcanoes Earthquakes Hurricanes Typhoons Cyclones Tsunamis • Why do you think people still choose to live in places with natural hazards? Justify your answer.
Cultural Characteristics • Examples of Cultural Characteristics shaping a place: – – – – Language Customs & Traditions Religions Gender roles/Family Structures The Arts Foods Clothing Housing
Language • Language is expressed in both written & spoken form. • Isolation & globalization influence language. • What language would you expect to be spoken in this picture? Why?
Customs & Traditions • Customs & traditions are practices of a culture handed down from generation to generation. • Examples – Life cycle (birth, marriage, death) – Holiday – Seasons • What tradition do you think these women are celebrating? Justify your answer.
Religion • Religion is the belief in the creation and cause of the universe; usually supernatural • Major world religions & tribal religions • How might the belief in a religion impact your daily life? Give 3 examples.
Gender Roles/Family Structures • More developed countries have more equality between genders • Less developed countries have more traditional family structures. • Gender roles/family structures influence view on education and government participation • What can you infer about the gender role & family structure of the society ?
The Arts • The arts include – Music – Dance – Visual Arts • The arts are often linked to religion. • Could this boy’s painted face be considered to be art? Why or why not?
Foods • Food is heavily influenced by: – Landforms/Bodies of water – Religion – Standard of living • What can you infer about the diets of the people where this woman lives? Justify your answer.
Clothing • Clothing is often linked to the environment (climate) • Clothing can be linked to religion and/or gender roles. • What do you think the purpose of this clothing is? What does it tell you about the society?
Housing • Housing choices are linked a great deal with the physical environment (climate & building materials). • What factor(s) probably influenced the people here? Why? Justify your answer.
Post-It Gallery Walk • Now that you have learned all about the human and physical characteristics of a place you are going to show what you know. • In a moment you are going to work with other people (I am choosing so deal) and talk about how these factors are seen in the pictures in the room. • You will need a pen/pencil. • We will do the example together…
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