World Geography and Movement Introduction to Humanities

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World Geography and MovementIntroduction to
Humanities

• Mr. Hardy
• Unit 1
• RMS IB 2013-2013

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Lets Review!

• Geography- the study of people, places, and
  environment
• Environment- the physical surroundings of a
  location
• Pangaea- all continents connected together
• 4 Types of Tectonic Movement
• Divergent
• Subduction
• Convergent
• Transform

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Subduction
Most earthquakes and tsunamis are caused by
subduction.
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Lets Review somemore!

• Tectonic Plate movement can create such things
  as
• __________________________________________________
  ________________________

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Earths Reaction to Movement

• Earthquake
• Volcanic Eruptions
• Creation of mountains and valleys

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Types of Movement

• Migration- moving from one region to another
• Internal migration
• Immigration- moving from one country to another
• External migration- moving across a continent
  (Quickly or slowly)
• Example- California Gold Rush

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Human Movement

• Push Factors- reasons why people wish to leave an
  area
• Lack of resources (land, education, medical)
• Change of climate
• Escape persecution
• Dangerous environment
• Forced removal

• Pull Factors- reasons why people wish to come to
  a new area
• Availability of resources
• Job/ education opportunities
• Return to family/ culture/ homeland
• Be closer to holy land of religion

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Population Movement Scenario 1

• My name is Sonya and I am from Mexico City. I
  have lived here all of my life but my family and
  I have decided to move to San Antonio, Texas.
  Mexico City is very dangerous and does not
  provide my siblings and I with the education we
  need in order to succeed. In the United States,
  my family would be able to work and live in a
  safe environment and receive the education we
  want.
• What reasons did Sonya give for moving?

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Population Movement Scenario 2

• My name is William and I currently live in the
  United Kingdom. I moved here 5 years ago in order
  to get a job with a large European bank. I had to
  leave my family and homeland behind but now I
  have decided to return. Although I enjoyed living
  in the UK I am excited to go back home to Israel
  to be closer to the holy land, my culture, and
  family.
• What reasons did William give for moving?

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STOP AND JOT!

• Write a 4 sentences story about a characters
  movement in their life. This can be a historical
  figure, an athlete or musician, or a friend/
  family member. Be sure to include where they live
  now, where they wish to go, and push and pull
  factors describing why.
• You may NOT use the examples that were given!

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Effects of Migrations

• Cultural
• Creates diversity, new culture
• Discrimination
• Political
• Removal of Immigrants (Example- Arizona)
• Immigrants viewed as asset to government and
  society
• Economic
• Improve economy with specialized workers
• Harm economy because of limited resources to
  sustain new people (Example- Refugees)

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Vocabulary Note!

• Cultural- ______________________________
• Political- ______________________________
• Economic- ____________________________

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Map of the World

• Materials required- Markers, 1 ruler, 1 glue
  stick, and a black pen for independent use.
• Follow the directions listed on your worksheet to
  complete your map of the World.
• You will have until the music ends to work on
  your map!