This test consists of one fill in the blank section, and two essay questions. There are five steps required to complete this test.
STEP ONE: Copy and paste the following paragraphs into your blog, including the Honor Code.
STEP TWO: In your blog, fill in all the blanks with correct answers. Be sure to use bold font for your answers and delete the underlines.
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: _Katlyn_Cyphers_
Globalization is the increasing _interconectedness_of people and places through converging processes of __economical_ , _political_ , and cultural_ change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “_trickle_ down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new _technology_ to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the _world bank_ . On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest _20_% of the world’s people consume _86_% of the world’s resources, resulting in _inequalities_ between “haves” and “have nots.”
Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions: In Afghanistan the life expectancy is ____________ , the infant mortality rate is ____________ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is ____________, and the TFR is ____________ . In Australia the life expectancy is ____________ , the infant mortality rate is ____________ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is ____________, and the TFR is ____________ .
We often categorize nations as being “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered _developing_ nations; Japan and Canada are _developing_ nations.
The current world population is over _6.6_ billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the _Total Fertility Rate_ , which is abbreviated as _TFR_ . When this number is exactly _2.1_ , then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in _developing_ nations.
A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is _developing_. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is _decreasing_. _Young_ people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and _males_ are found on the left hand side.
When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as _imagrants_, and people who are leaving a country are known as _emigrants_. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is _disease_, and an example of a pull force is _jobs_ . If a nation’s net migration rate is a _negative_ number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
• Hurricane Katrina was one of the most deadly hurricanes ever to hit New Oreleans
• Water flooded everything
• Most people haven't eaten in days
• May people died
• 61000 people died
• Hurricane Pam was a simulation
• It was a year before Katrina
• No one took it serious
• Katrina started as a tropical depression, then a tropical storm
• When hurricane Ivan hit, it was kind of a false alarm, a third of the people left
• And when Katrina hit people were not as willing to leave, sceptical
• A plane flew right into a hurricane
• 90% of deaths in hurricanes are from drowning
• Metropalitian area in New Orleans is in a bowl, surrounded by water
• They tried to use levees to try to keep out the water
• The mississippi, and the lake connected to the Gulf of Mexico Lake Ponchatrane
• People built over swamps, and that changed and endangered that specific enviornment
• Flooding would protect and replenish wetlands
• Hurricanes spin counter clockwise
• 6:10 a.m Katrina hit
• Water would pour in and it had no where to go
• Land lines and cell phone towers were down
• 75% of New Orleans was under water
• Flood walls failed because of a soft weak soil
• Water flooded everything
• Most people haven't eaten in days
• May people died
• 61000 people died
• Hurricane Pam was a simulation
• It was a year before Katrina
• No one took it serious
• Katrina started as a tropical depression, then a tropical storm
• When hurricane Ivan hit, it was kind of a false alarm, a third of the people left
• And when Katrina hit people were not as willing to leave, sceptical
• A plane flew right into a hurricane
• 90% of deaths in hurricanes are from drowning
• Metropalitian area in New Orleans is in a bowl, surrounded by water
• They tried to use levees to try to keep out the water
• The mississippi, and the lake connected to the Gulf of Mexico Lake Ponchatrane
• People built over swamps, and that changed and endangered that specific enviornment
• Flooding would protect and replenish wetlands
• Hurricanes spin counter clockwise
• 6:10 a.m Katrina hit
• Water would pour in and it had no where to go
• Land lines and cell phone towers were down
• 75% of New Orleans was under water
• Flood walls failed because of a soft weak soil
Friday, October 16, 2009
Essay...10-16-09
Most immagrants move for better job opportunities. An example of this is Mexicans crossing the US border just for better jobs and better lives. 57% of Mexican say that their lives were better in the US, but only 14% of Mexicans say their lives were worse. Many are very informed on the possible cause of crossing the borders. Half of them get caught and are sent back, some are even killed. 78% say that they don't like the way our economy is going. 61% say they think they economy is going to get better very soon. Many Mexiccans say that the US is still a land of opportunity. US and Mexico have a very tense relationship. 4 and 10 mexicans communicate with relatives in the US. They're 7 million illegal immagrants.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
test
This test consists of one fill in the blank section, and two essay questions. There are five steps required to complete this test.
STEP ONE: Copy and paste the following paragraphs into your blog, including the Honor Code.
STEP TWO: In your blog, fill in all the blanks with correct answers. Be sure to use bold font for your answers and delete the underlines.
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: Katlyn Cyphers
Globalization is the increasing _interconnectedness_of people and places through converging processes of _economical__ , _political_ , and _cultural_ change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “_trickle_ down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new _technology_ to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the _WTO_ . On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest _20_% of the world’s people consume _86_% of the world’s resources, resulting in _inequalities_ between “haves” and “have nots.”
Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions: In Afghanistan the life expectancy is _17.6_ , the infant mortality rate is _151.95_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _28.1_, and the TFR is _6.53_ . In Australia the life expectancy is _37.3_ , the infant mortality rate is _4.75_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _99_, and the TFR is _1.78_ .
We often categorize nations as being “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered _developing_ nations; Japan and Canada are _developed_ nations.
The current world population is over _6,789,432,230_ billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the _total fertility rate_ , which is abbreviated as _TFR_ . When this number is exactly _2.1__ , then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in _African_ nations.
A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is _rapidly growing_. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is _Slowly growing_. _Young_ people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and _Male_ are found on the left hand side.
When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as _immigrants_, and people who are leaving a country are known as _migrants_. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is _unemployment_, and an example of a pull force is _health services_ . If a nation’s net migration rate is a _high_ number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.
STEP THREE: In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:
1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion. Answered in previously
OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?
OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.
STEP FOUR: First, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html
Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.
STEP FIVE: When you have finished your test, publish your post.
STEP ONE: Copy and paste the following paragraphs into your blog, including the Honor Code.
STEP TWO: In your blog, fill in all the blanks with correct answers. Be sure to use bold font for your answers and delete the underlines.
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this graded academic work. I am a person of integrity and I do not cheat.” Agree to this statement by typing your name here: Katlyn Cyphers
Globalization is the increasing _interconnectedness_of people and places through converging processes of _economical__ , _political_ , and _cultural_ change. Those who are pro-globalization believe that wealth will “_trickle_ down” from rich countries to poor countries. They also believe it will spread the benefits of new ideas and new _technology_ to all nations. One organization that loans money to nations so they can invest in business is the _WTO_ . On the other hand, those who are anti-globalization say it is not fair, because the richest _20_% of the world’s people consume _86_% of the world’s resources, resulting in _inequalities_ between “haves” and “have nots.”
Use the CIA Factbook to answer the following questions: In Afghanistan the life expectancy is _17.6_ , the infant mortality rate is _151.95_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _28.1_, and the TFR is _6.53_ . In Australia the life expectancy is _37.3_ , the infant mortality rate is _4.75_ deaths per 1000 live births, the literacy rate is _99_, and the TFR is _1.78_ .
We often categorize nations as being “developed” or “developing” nations. Vietnam and Mexico would be considered _developing_ nations; Japan and Canada are _developed_ nations.
The current world population is over _6,789,432,230_ billion people. The number that measures how many children the average woman in a nation will bear is known as the _total fertility rate_ , which is abbreviated as _TFR_ . When this number is exactly _2.1__ , then the population stays the same; if it’s higher, the population goes up, and if it’s lower, the population decreases. The population is growing fastest in _African_ nations.
A population pyramid that is shaped just like a pyramid -- wide on the bottom and narrow at the top -- shows a country whose population is _rapidly growing_. If it is shaped more like a vase or a soda bottle, that nation’s population is _Slowly growing_. _Young_ people are found at the bottom of the pyramid, and _Male_ are found on the left hand side.
When discussing migration, people who are entering a country are known as _immigrants_, and people who are leaving a country are known as _migrants_. People leave their country for many reasons. An example of a push force is _unemployment_, and an example of a pull force is _health services_ . If a nation’s net migration rate is a _high_ number, it means more people are leaving the country than are arriving.
STEP THREE: In a short, well-written essay, answer ONE of the following questions:
1) Some people feel very strongly in their pro-globalization opinions, while some anti-globalization advocates have different beliefs. It’s likely that the truth lies somewhere in between. What do you think is the “middle ground” in this argument? Be sure to provide evidence for your opinion. Answered in previously
OR 2) Explain the academic discipline of Human Geography using the five themes. How is this discipline different from the study of physical geography? In your opinion, what is the benefit of studying Human Geography?
OR 3) The demographic transition graph describes the changes in birthrates and death rates that a country experiences over time. Describe the changes that the United States has gone through by using the demographic transition diagram.
STEP FOUR: First, go to the following website and read the news story you will find there: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/world/americas/24mexico.html
Then, in a short yet brilliant essay, summarize that story by relating it to our studies of immigration in class. Try to use terms from the text and from our class discussions.
STEP FIVE: When you have finished your test, publish your post.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
10-07-09
• Goats, sheep's, pigs, cows, horses, donkey's, two types of camels water buffalo, llama, reindeer, yaks, mythos, Bali cows
• None of the domesticated animals are from new guinea, or Australia, sub-Sahara Africa, and America
• South America has one domesticated animal, llama
• Others came from Asia
• Cow, goats, sheep, horses middle east
• The fertile crescent is in Mesopotamia
• They would plaster the inside of their house, and had ventilation
• Specialized workers, they didn't have to worry what they were going to eat
• They weaved, built buildings, plaster homes, farm, etc…
• Food surpluses, they had more food than needed. Good!!
• Westerners came and people from new guinea used that to advance technologically
• Over exploiting the environment made the land dry out, Mesopotamia, middle east
• When you have similar latitude they had for the most part the same vegetation
• New guinea is not all primitive, some have started to modernized
I think that the New Guineans should modernize because it is more civilized. They should try to balance their diets. Learn how to live green but become intouch with the world. Start using green cleaning products, eat better, and live in real houses. HAVE JOBS!!!!
• None of the domesticated animals are from new guinea, or Australia, sub-Sahara Africa, and America
• South America has one domesticated animal, llama
• Others came from Asia
• Cow, goats, sheep, horses middle east
• The fertile crescent is in Mesopotamia
• They would plaster the inside of their house, and had ventilation
• Specialized workers, they didn't have to worry what they were going to eat
• They weaved, built buildings, plaster homes, farm, etc…
• Food surpluses, they had more food than needed. Good!!
• Westerners came and people from new guinea used that to advance technologically
• Over exploiting the environment made the land dry out, Mesopotamia, middle east
• When you have similar latitude they had for the most part the same vegetation
• New guinea is not all primitive, some have started to modernized
I think that the New Guineans should modernize because it is more civilized. They should try to balance their diets. Learn how to live green but become intouch with the world. Start using green cleaning products, eat better, and live in real houses. HAVE JOBS!!!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
10-06-09
Today we watched Guns Germs and Steel!!!!! And we took notes.... :'( about random people and countries.
• First granary - a place where grain is collected and stored.
• Started growing their own grain, because of a drought and they found out they could grow their own!
• Nomads are people who wander around.
• First know village where people started becoming civilized (they started living in villages/towns) 9500 B.C.
• They favored wheat and barley and corn
• They were trying to find out which wheat's were profitable, they were domesticating plants
• They tried to stay near water, they lived in the basin between the tigris and euphrates river
• What ever was growing where you lived that's what you ate and that's it.
• People may eat giant spiders for a replacement for protein
• Geographic luck to where you live depends on what you eat
• Humans are starting to domesticate animals
• After the stubble the goats could eat left over grain
• Goats and the sheep were the first domesticated animals
• Animals are the most powerful than a machine before the machine was invented
• Number of domesticated animals is 14
• First granary - a place where grain is collected and stored.
• Started growing their own grain, because of a drought and they found out they could grow their own!
• Nomads are people who wander around.
• First know village where people started becoming civilized (they started living in villages/towns) 9500 B.C.
• They favored wheat and barley and corn
• They were trying to find out which wheat's were profitable, they were domesticating plants
• They tried to stay near water, they lived in the basin between the tigris and euphrates river
• What ever was growing where you lived that's what you ate and that's it.
• People may eat giant spiders for a replacement for protein
• Geographic luck to where you live depends on what you eat
• Humans are starting to domesticate animals
• After the stubble the goats could eat left over grain
• Goats and the sheep were the first domesticated animals
• Animals are the most powerful than a machine before the machine was invented
• Number of domesticated animals is 14
Monday, October 5, 2009
Essay 1
Globalization is a big controversial issue. They're people who are pro-globalization, and those who are anti-globalization. The people who are peo-globalization think that every country should be globalized. They will help other countries by loaning them money, giving them a boost financialy. People for anti-globalization argue that they're just trying to rip the defenseless countries and that what they can get, like their natural resources. They think it will make rich countries richer, and poor countries poorer. But there must be a middle ground! Something that can make both opposing forces happy! I think that we can help the poorer countries with stuff like health care and jobs to help them get through and try to become modernized but without hurting them and their country. And as for the people who want to take advantage of those poor countries, they need to stick to their buissiness and what their country needs help with. Maybe one day we can all live peacefully and in harmony, that would be a good middle ground.
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