PICK A PLACE!

Where in the world do you want to live?

PART ONE

Directions:

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1. Choose any spot in the world where you want to live.

2. Answer the following questions.

3. You will use a closed end Internet search for this assignment. Please use the following reference sites:

CityNet

CIA

Info Please

Altapedia

Library of Congress

 

My focus spot in the world is___________________________________

1. LOCATION

a. What is the absolute location of your favorite place?

longitude____________ latitude____________

b. What is the relative location of your favorite place when compared to Grosse Pointe? (Choose three cardinal/intermediate directions.)

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2. PLACE

a. List three physical characteristics.

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b. List three cultural characteristics. Consider the way people live.

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3. HUMAN/ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION

List two examples of human/environment interaction

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4. MOVEMENT

Give one example of each. If you can - relate it to Michigan or the United States.

People_______________________________________

Ideas________________________________________

Products_____________________________________

5. REGION

What makes this place unique as a region?

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How does it differ from Grosse Pointe?

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How is it similar to Grosse Pointe?

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