...GEO 210 – CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY – 40H “People & the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography” TNCC – FALL 2012 Instructor: Larry Snider – Phone: (757) 850-4912 E-mail: sniderl@tncc.edu (school); Skimmerva@aol.com (home) Office Hours: 4:30-5:30 p.m. M (Rm 947 Templin Hall), 6-7 p.m. T (Rm 131A Diggs Hall), 5:00-5:30 p.m. W (Rm 947 Templin Hall) and by appointment INTRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTION: (from VCCS Master Course file): Focuses on the relationship between culture and geography. Presents a survey of modern demographics, landscape modification, material and non-material culture, language, race and ethnicity, religion, politics, and economic activities. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. COURSE CONTENT: Cultural geography entails the study of spatial variations among cultural groups and the spatial functioning of society. The course provides an introduction to the manner in which humans have modified the world, emphasizing patterns of migration, livelihoods of man, and environments in which these modifications have taken place and continue to occur. It focuses on describing and analyzing the ways population, religion, language, ethnicity and race, political factors, economy, agriculture, industry, the urban setting, and other cultural phenomena vary or remain constant from one place to another. The framework of geographic location of significant countries, regions, and physical features is also addressed in order to provide the necessary...
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...GEOGRAPHY AND ECOLOGY Group 605 Quiz #3 – Topics 6 & 7 Nombre________________________________________________ Fecha__________ SECTION 1: Circle the correct option according to each of the following statements. (70 points) 1. It’s the layer of the Earth’s structure that concentrates all the water on the planet and covers approximately 70% of its surface. a) Lithosphere c) Stratosphere b) Hydrosphere d) Subterranean water 2. This component of the hydrosphere concentrates 97% of the planet’s water, however it has high concentrations of salt. a) Glaciers c) Atmosphere b) Subterranean waters d) Seas and oceans 3. It’s the component of the hydrosphere, which at 72 %, concentrates the majority of the world’s fresh water. However, it’s frozen. a) Glaciers c) Atmosphere b) Subterranean waters d) Seas and oceans 4. This is one of the chemical properties of water a) Colorless c) Neutral pH b) Tasteless d) Lacks smell 5. What are the 3 physical states in which water can be found? (Multiple answers) a) Solid c) Liquid b) Gas d) Plasma 6. The kind of sea that is mostly surrounded by continental land, such as the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. a) Gulfs b) Interior sea c) Exterior sea d) Lakes 7. These are large intrusions of sea into continental lands a) Gulfs b) Interior sea c) Exterior sea d) Lakes 8. These kind of movements of seawater are undulations on its surface that area caused by the wind and there are two kinds:...
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...GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Geog 209 - Fall 2014 T-Th 12:00-1:20 Plus Discussion Section and evening films McKenzie 240A Prof. Shaul Cohen Condon 107G Tel. 346-4500 Office Hours Tuesday 12:00-1:00 OBA scohen@uoregon.edu GTFs Ashley Wall Jennings Office Hours M 1:00-2:00 ajenning@uoregon.edu Christine Carolan ccarolan@uoregon.edu Purpose: This course explores the geography of the Middle East with an emphasis on politics, culture, and regional cohesion. Through a variety of sources including modern literature, film, images of landscape, traditional academic texts and the daily news, we will pursue an understanding of those elements that characterize the region, as well as those features that are distinct and mark different peoples and places. We will examine local, sub-national, national, and international issues relating to identity and status, history, environment, economy and other topics, in an attempt to create a portrait of daily life in the many venues of the region, whether they be urban or rural, coastal or desert, North African or Asian, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Arab, Israeli, Turkish, Iranian, and so on. Our goal will be to use the information available to us to discern patterns in the region that allow us to grasp its richness and complexity, to gain a sense of its past, contextualize current changes, and to anticipate future directions. Resources: For this course we will work from a number of selected writings, and...
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...Chapter 1 Graded Quiz * Due Feb 10 at 11:59pm * Points 20 * Questions 20 * Available Jan 26 at 6am - Feb 10 at 11:59pm 16 days * Time Limit 20 Minutes * Allowed Attempts 2 Attempt History | Attempt | Time | Score | KEPT | Attempt 1 | 15 minutes | 19 out of 20 | LATEST | Attempt 2 | 13 minutes | 18 out of 20 | | Attempt 1 | 15 minutes | 19 out of 20 | Score for this attempt: 18 out of 20 Submitted Feb 8 at 1:57am This attempt took 13 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts Who was the American philosopher-psychologist who authored a textbook in 1890 for the emerging discipline of psychology? Who was the American philosopher-psychologist who authored a textbook in 1890 for the emerging discipline of psychology? Wilhelm Wundt John B. Watson Sigmund Freud Correct! William James Question 2 1 / 1 pts After noting that a majority of professional basketball players are African-American, Ervin concluded that African-Americans are better athletes than members of other racial groups. Ervin's conclusion best illustrates the danger of After noting that a majority of professional basketball players are African-American, Ervin concluded that African-Americans are better athletes than members of other racial groups. Ervin's conclusion best illustrates the danger of replication. hindsight bias. the placebo effect. Correct! generalizing from vivid cases. Question 3 1 / 1 pts...
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...spatial relationships of plants and animals? Answer Selected Answer: Biogeography Correct Answer: Biogeography Question 4 14.2857 out of 14.2857 points During what period of time were numerous journeys of geographical exploration commissioned by a variety of nation states in Europe? Answer Selected Answer: a. Renaissance Correct Answer: a. Renaissance Question 5 0 out of 14.29 points Which one of these is NOT a layer in the Atmosphere? Answer Selected Answer: d. Thermosphere Correct Answer: b. Lithosphere Question 6 14.2857 out of 14.2857 points Which is a phenomena studied in physical geography? Answer Selected Answer: d. all of the above Correct Answer: d. all of the above Question 7 14.2857 out of 14.2857 points Which are examples of remote sensing? Answer Selected Answer: d. all of the above Correct QUIZ * Question 1 10 out of 10 points | | | What is the science that investigates the spatial relationships of plants and animals?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | b. Biogeography | Correct Answer: | b. Biogeography | Response Feedback: | :) | | | | | * Question 2 10 out of 10 points | | | 1. Who was NOT a famous explorer during the Renaissance?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | d. a. IbnBattutah | Correct Answer: | d. a. IbnBattutah | Response Feedback: | Excellent Job! Correct. | | | | | * Question 3 10 out of 10 points | | |...
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...Ateneo de Naga University High School Grade 7 Science: Third Term Unit and Syllabus Lesson Plans (Regular Program) School Year 2013-2014 Teacher: VINCENT EDUARD A. STA.C LARA LG 7414 Unit V. EARTH AND SPACE 36 sessions | D E S I R E D R E S U L T S | ESTABLISHED GOALS 1. Demonstrate understanding of the physical features of the Philippine archipelago and its natural resources, including the ways by which these resources are conserved and protected.2. Demonstrate understanding of the different phenomena that occur in the atmosphere and how they affect human activities.3. Demonstrate understanding on the occurrences of eclipses.4. Demonstrate understanding of the relationships of the seasons and the position of the sun in the sky.• C1.2 Desire to improve themselves, to continually gain a deeper understanding of who theyare, and to become more authentically free and decisive in their actions• C1.6 Develop the perspectives over central ideas, methodologies, and conceptual geographies of the variety of intellectual disciplines • C1.7 Seek meaningful application of knowledge and skills to life situation• C1.10 Grow in awareness of the global nature of many social problems and relates them to the current issues and historical antecedents• C2.1 Acknowledge that there are universal values which qualify a truly human life• C2.2 Accept their weaknesses and strengths with genuine humility• C2.6 Respect respectable law and...
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...for my mixed ability year nine class offers a plethora of attributes that both incorporates sound core Geographic knowledge and divers teaching formats that can present a degree of awe and wonder into the minds of young people. Planning and teaching such a topic at a time when the Geography National Curriculum is being reviewed by the new coalition Government, seems to provide somewhat of a blank canvass as to what pedagogical approaches might be the most appropriate to adopt. Whatever the NC will look like, we are led to believe that there will be a re-focus on the ‘core’ knowledge in subjects like Geography. This is not to say a return to didactic teaching where teachers are merely transmitters of information, or indeed to adopt a textbook pedagogy which is reminiscent of the late 1970s and 1980s. The Geography Curriculum Consultation Full Report makes it clear “That a line-by-line, detailed list of geography’s contents is not the best way to draw a positive response from teachers . . . though there is strong support for the national curriculum achieving greater clarity over the core and essential knowledge contents of geography.” (Geographical Association, 2011, p.2 – cited in Debates in Geography). Having observed lessons in my school for several weeks now, I agree with this emphasis on teaching ‘core’ knowledge contents as I feel as if the emphasis in the classroom is more centred around designing creative activities which attempt to gain ‘buy-in’ from the students...
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...Final Exam -- Chapters 1-7 I have placed the Final Exam and the Final Exam Answer Sheet on the Home Page of the course. Download the Final Exam and Final Exam Answer Sheet to your computer. Please submit your completed Final Exam Answer Sheet in the Assignment Drop Box located in the Assignments section of the using the following file name format: "lastname _final_exam.doc" (for example, "smith _final_exam.doc"). The Final Exam Answer Sheet is due by Friday, 1/21/11 at midnight--no exceptions. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The real meaning of relationships is usually made up from: a.|everyday talk and nonverbal communication| b.|dramatic events that occur outside of the relationship| c.|emotional challenges that happen inside the relationship| d.|the advice we get from other friends| e.|the advice we get from "experts" in the field of relationship management| ____ 2. The statement that communication is systemic means that: a.|symbols construct our meanings| b.|communication changes over time| c.|there is a content level and a literal| d.|it is studied in an organized manner| e.|the various parts affect each other| ____ 3. The openness of a system is: a.|the extent to which a system strives to sustain equilibrium| b.|the extent of interaction within a system| c.|the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes| d.|the extent of absolute...
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...UNIT 2 Answer Key CHAPTER 5 IV. Section 4: Party Organization A. Structure Federalism, nominating B. Organization at the National Level 1. convention 2. chairperson C. State and Local Organization 1. election, caucuses 2. wards Prereading and Vocabulary 2 1. should cut back on expensive government programs Sample definition: Conservatives believe in cutting costs and government programs. 2. came to vote Sample definition: The electorate is the group of people who are allowed to vote. 3. voted at the polling place, elementary school Sample definition: A precinct is a small area from which all the residents report to vote at one location. 4. wards 5. bipartisan 6. nominate 7. Liberals 8. resign CHAPTER 5 Section 1 Reading Comprehension 3 1. Answers for rankings will vary. Historical basis: The two-party system is rooted in the beginnings of the U.S., when the ratification of the Constitution gave rise to the first two parties. Tradition: Most Americans accept the idea of a two-party system simply because there has always been one. Electoral system: Since only one winner per office comes out of each election, voters have only two viable choices—the candidate of the party holding office or the candidate with the best chance of replacing the current officeholder. Voters tend to think of a vote for a minor party candidate as a wasted vote. Republicans and Democrats work together in a bipartisan way to write election laws to make...
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...Question 1 The ethics defined by an organization are 1) social ethics. 2) professional ethics. 3) individual ethics. 4) legal ethics. 0 / 0.1 points socioeconomic ethics. Question 2 Which of the following statements about laws is least accurate? 5) 1) 0 / 0.1 points People in accounting and finance should be aware of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Anything published on the Internet is in the public domain and can be used 2) freely. 3) Assume that anything produced privately after 1989 is copyrighted. The concept of fair use gives individuals limited rights to use copyrighted materials without requiring permission. Question 0.1 / 0.1 3 points The reasons why people make unethical decisions include 4) 1) taking the easy way out. 2) doing whatever it takes to win. 3) rationalizing one's choices. 4) A, B, and C 5) B and C only View Feedback Question 4 0.1 / 0.1 points Which of the following statements comparing oral and written communication is least accurate? 1) Written communication is preferred when a permanent record is needed. Written messages are generally more organized and well-considered than oral messages. One advantage of oral communication such as a face-to-face meeting is that it 3) allows for immediate feedback. 2) 4) Oral communication is preferred when presenting formal or complex ideas. View Feedback Question 5 0.1 / 0.1 points Which of the following is an example of horizontal communication in an organization? 1) Four payroll clerks meet to discuss a new...
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...CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Many people would happily their profession with a teacher. A teacher has to be mantle of a lucid communicator, a fair evaluator, an adept manager, a strict disciplinarian, a healing therapist and a skillful team leader. Teachers provide more than just content to students; they are sometimes regarded as family to many students. Thus, a teacher should possess certain requisite qualities expected of him. This will help the teachers elicit the best from his students and enjoy a rewarding career too. In the following lines, we have mentioned a few characteristics of good teacher istypical. Teacher is a person who systematically works to improve another understands of a topic. The role of teacher encompasses both those who teach in classroom and the more informal teacher who, for example, work in zoos, museum and recreational areas. The work of teacher varies depending on the institution that employs them and the age or grade level of the people he or she teaches. A characteristic is a particular quality or feature that is typical of someone or something. A feature that helps to identify tell apart or describe recognizably; a distinguishing mark or trait. It is a quality or property an element of character, that which characterized. In today’s global world, the importance of English cannot be denied and ignored since English is the most common language spoken everywhere. With the help of developing technology, English has been...
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...science as a major; students majoring in biology, nursing, engineering; pre-health professional students; and general education students needing education in chemistry, physics, or general physical science. We wish to transform their lives in a manner that they will be prepared for graduate-level studies, professional programs, or entry-level positions in the workforce. They will have an in-depth knowledge of their area of study and an attitude of service, ethical behavior, and willingness for hard work. They will have a renewed Christian faith, a lifelong desire for spiritual maturity, and a desire for lifelong learning about God’s creation. Physical Science I: The Earth GNSC 2313 Physical Geography GEOG 2313 Spring 2014 Lecture (all sections): M W F 12:30 – 1:20 PM in PEC 229 Lab Sections: 01 T 8:00 – 8:50 AM in NSW 111 02 T 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM in NSW 111 03 T 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM in NSW 111 Instructor: Dr. Amanda Nichols Office: NSW-HSH 202M Phone: x5420 E-Mail: amanda.nichols@oc.edu (best way to contact me) Course Websites: Blackboard (http://bb.oc.edu/) and MasteringGeology (http://www.masteringgeology.com) with Course ID: MGEOLNICHOLSSP14 Office Hours: M: 8-10 AM T: 1:30-3:30 PM W: 8-10 AM, 1:30-2:30 PM TR: 8-9 AM F: 8-10 AM Christian Worldview and Teaching Philosophy: Every scholar works within some sort of belief system. Since I am a Christian, I choose to examine Science through a Christian perspective...
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...Lesson: Learning at Ashworth CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome! Learning Objectives Accessing the Student Portal Ashworth College Student Handbook The Ashworth Website The Structure of Programs Your Technology Choices 1 1 4 4 5 11 14 22 STUDY SKILLS Introduction The Importance of Time Management A Place to Study An Approach to Your Studies All about Learning Styles The Art of Taking Notes 26 26 26 30 32 33 44 EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS Introduction Saving Your Written Work Types of Assessments Prepare for Online Exams Take Online Exams Deal with Test-Taking Anxiety Strategies for Multiple-Choice Exams Strategies for Essay Questions 49 49 49 50 52 53 53 54 55 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SKILLS Introduction Summary 59 59 62 CHECK YOUR LEARNING ANSWERS 67 LEARNING AT ASHWORTH iii INTRODUCTION Welcome! Welcome to Ashworth College! And welcome to your very first Ashworth lesson: Learning at Ashworth. Why are we starting you with this lesson? First—and most importantly—we want to make sure you have the foundation you need to be successful with your studies. The most basic foundation for success is knowledge of both what and how to study. Most people think “studying” involves reading pages from a textbook or lesson. That’s only partially true. The word study is a verb—that means it’s a process. Studying does involve reading. However, successful studying involves much more than that. It involves active engagement with the material...
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...Arroyo Fresco Community Health Center Case Study Analysis Abstract Arroyo Fresco (AF) currently provides services through eleven clinics and four mobile service vans across western Arizona. The three counties that are served through AF provide high quality primary care and preventative services to demographic areas with diverse geography, culture, income, and other varying factors (“Arroyo Fresco,” 2006). The facility guides its decision making process for organizational strategies with the combination of FOCUS and SWOT analysis. This allows for a well-rounded check and balance system to manage and prepare for current and future strategies for short term and long term processes. The increase in financial demands, consumer expectations, partnerships and mergers, quality of care given, and health care reform restructuring have placed a lot of expectations on health care facilities (“Creating an ethical culture,” 2011). The organizational strategy proves to be an important structure in order to provide a clear definition on how AF can change over time in order to successfully deliver a strategy and action plan that will benefit the short term and long term projections within the company (“Executive Insight,” 2008). AF has an found areas to improve the job descriptions, relationships, and management processes (Miles, Snow, Meyer, and Coleman, 2013). The organization strives to establish a strategic set of goals that will monitor, advance, and demonstrate health care results...
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...Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 4B7 www.mavenpublishing.com Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication: Royal, Brandon The little gold grammar book : mastering the rules that unlock the power of writing / by Brandon Royal. ISBN 978-1-897393-30-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2009909354 In addition to the paperback edition, this book is available as an eBook and in the Adobe PDF file format. Technical Credits: Cover Design: George Foster, Fairfield, Iowa, USA Editing: Jonathan K. Cohen, Irvine, California, USA This book’s cover text was set in Minion. The interior text was set in Scala and Scala Sans. Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The 100-Question Quiz Subject-Verb Agreement Pronoun Usage Modification Parallelism Comparisons Verb Tenses Diction Review Idioms Review Answers to The 100-Question Quiz Chapter 2: Grammatical Munchkins The Eight Parts of Speech Parts of Speech vs. The Seven Characteristics Other Grammatical Terms Chapter 3: Word Gremlins Diction Showdown 200 Common Grammatical Idioms Chapter 4: Putting It All Together 30 All-Star Grammar Problems Answers and Explanations Editing I – Tune-up Editing II – Punctuation...
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