Global Geography Exam Outline

Global Geography 12 ● C.P. Allen High School Global Geography Exam Outline

Globalization Unit (Human Connections)  Six Geographic Concepts (understand what they mean and be able to give examples from the course)  Types of globalization and connections through globalization Also, types of globalization like political, geographical, technological, cultural, etc.)  Global Village – what does it mean? Give examples.  Country classifications (MDC/LDC/LLDC – how is this determined? Where are they located? Be able to give examples and characteristics of such countries.)  Measures of development (GDP/GNP, PQLI)  Interdependence, Interconnectedness  The North-South gap (what is it, reasons for widening  “The Majority World” – LDCs/LLDCs (people of the south)  Canada and globalization – what are some of our statistics (eg. IMR, population, life expectancy) and challenges (eg. poverty)?  World Map – Major continents and countries within (study!)

Physical Connections  Ecosystems and signs of crisis  Gaia Hypothesis – person responsible for, concept and how it relates to our lives  David Suzuki video “David Suzuki Speaks” – what was his message?  Greenhouse effect – what it is, problems associated  11th Hour documentary and handout

Natural Hazards and Disasters  Difference between hazards and disasters  Classifying natural disasters (atmospheric, biological and geological)  Comparing and analyzing – 6 main factors  Hurricane Katrina video and questions  Different affects on MDCs/LDCs  Role of humans in disasters

Human Caused Hazards and Disasters  Climate change, Global Warming – causes, consequences, explanation of process. *Kyoto Protocol – where, when, why, who, what?  Deserts and Desertification – what are the implications? Where are the desert areas and what areas are at high risk?  Biodiversity, deforestation, desertification  Pollution – point and non-point source

Population  World Population – approx. 6.75 billion  Most populous regions and countries of the world  Population policies around the world- articles and response  Gathering information – the census  All definitions (demography, push/pull factors, dependency ratio, etc.)  Understand problems/limitations of population statistics  Tools for analyzing population: population pyramid and demographic transition model (5 stages) – understand how you would create these based on statistics and how you would explain them  Problems associated with overpopulation/under population – know what issues MDCs and LDCs face in terms of population and possible solutions  Human Trafficking

Resources  What is a resource? – 3 classifications  Distribution of resources  The Story of Stuff- Graphic organizer and video  Green Revolution- food as a resource FIB  Food Inc. - Food as a resource – be sure to use your worksheet and the textbook  Water as a resource- article and graphic organizer  Commoner’s Laws of Ecology  Resources as commodities, e.g. food, oil, water  Human factors affecting food resources- pp. 245-259

ANY AND ALL TERMINOLOGY!!!!!! Exam Format: (2 hours, TOTAL 100 points) Part OneMultiple Choice 15 points (30 questions, ½ pt each) Part Two Mapping 10 points (20 items, ½ pt each) Part Three True and False 10 points (rewrite all F statements) Part Four Population 22 points (graphing, analysis, table) Part FiveShort Answer 18 points (8 options, complete 3) Global Geography 12 ● C.P. Allen High School

Part Six Essay 25 points (topic, rubric, organizer/planner in advance)

GGS12 Final Exam Essay Rubric Semester 1 2011 10-9 8-7 6-5 4-0 uses multiple, specific uses multiple basic examples uses one or two general support for thesis is vague, relevant examples from from course materials to examples from course inaccurate, unrelated or not Content course materials to support support thesis materials to support thesis present /10 and explore thesis  ideas are all over the place  effective arrangement of  arrangement of ideas is  arrangement enhances  thesis is vague, confusing ideas uneven ideas or not present Organizatio  thesis is clear  thesis lacks clarity  engaging thesis  body is disorderly,  logical order to body  some effort to order  logical, flowing body disconnected from thesis /10 n  conclusion brings key concepts in body  impactful conclusion  conclusion is a points together  conclusion is repetitive partial/uneven summary or not present 5 4 3 2-0 Few minor and no major Some minor and few major Several minor and some The number of minor and writing and grammar errors writing and grammar errors Matters of major writing and grammar major writing and grammar that interfere with that interfere with errors that interfere with errors interfere significantly communication of ideas are communication of ideas are /5 Correctness communication are present with communication of ideas present present Essay Question Topic This is a synthesis question. This means that in order to write the essay (answer the question) you will be required to draw on things you have learned throughout the course; the essay is where you “bring it all together.” Show that you can answer the question below by applying key ideas and examples from the Global Geography course. You will have time in class to work on all three essay questions. Only one of these questions will appear on the exam.

1. There are food issues around the world. In some countries the issue is over-consumption, and in others it is under-consumption. Using the following quote, 'Human health will continue to suffer on the anvil of profit'. Dr R. Anderson. Explain how corporations, politics, and money affect how people around the world consume food.

2. The population of the world is predicted to reach 7 billion by the end of 2011. Can our planet support this growing population? Support your answer with references to the impact on resources and the environment. Also consider the impact on less developed countries compared to countries like Canada.

3. Many have argued that Earth is a “planet at risk,” do you agree with this statement? What can be done to meet the challenges it is facing?

In essay form, explore this statement supporting your views with specific references to materials covered in class.

Make sure to:  use a proper introduction with a thesis statement  organize and communicate your ideas in a main body (supporting ideas, with examples from course materials) and conclusion  write your essay using proper grammar, sentence and paragraph structure  follow a logical sequence