Geography 7
Objectives

Chapter 1
1. Aprreciate what geography is.
2. Understand how geographers see the world.
3. Explain how geography relates to other dissciplines and you
personally.
4. Understand parts of maps.
5. Describe locations with parallels and meridians.
6. Distinguish among types of maps.
7. Compare maps and globes.
8. Interpret graghs, charts, and diagrams.

Chapter 2
1. Describe the nature and structure of the earth.
2. Explain the forces that affect the surface of the earth.
3. Appreciate the variety of the earth's landforms.
4. Name the features of the earth's oceans and seas.
5. Explain how the earth's water is recycled.
6. Understand the importance of natural resources.
7. Identify the ways in which the distribution of resources
affects people and countries.

Chapter 3
1. Summarize the effect of the earth's tilt on the temperature of
places.
2. Explain how the spinning of the earth causes day and night.
3. Describe how the earth's motion around the sun causes the
seasons.
4. Identify the patterns of winds and ocean currents.
5. Explain the role temperature and precipitation play in
describing claimates.
6. Examine factors that control the locations of climates around
the world.
7. Enumerate the climate regions of the world.
8. Describe ways that climate affects humans and their environment.
9. Predict how climates change overtime.

Chapter 4
1. Distinguish between developed countries and developing countries.
2. Appreciate the challenges that rapid population growth brings to
the planet.
3. Examine the impact of environmental hazards on people's lives.
4. Describe how the first civilizations developed.
5. Discuss the ways in which the movement of people, goods, and
ideas has caused cultural change.
6. Identify the factors that have contributed to cultural contact and
cultural barriers.
7. Name the factors that detemine the earth's culture regions.
8. Relate how other social sciences help geographers determine
cultural regions.

Chapter 5
1. Compare the landforms of the United States and Canada.
2. Describe the water resources that the environments of the
United States and Canada have to offer.
3. List the kinds of natural resources found in the United States and
Canada.
4. Describe the climate regions of the United States and Canada.
5. Identify the kinds of natural vegetation found in the United States
and Canada.

Chapter 6
1. Describe the human characteristics of the United States and
Canada.
2. Explain population distribution in the United States and Canada.
3. Discuss advances in transportation that led to the development
of large cities.
4. Describe how the United States and Canada were settled and
became separate nations.
5. Explain how the United States and Canada expanded their
territories and developed strong economies.
6. Relate how the cultrues of these countries developed.
7. Point out how the lifestyles of the United States and Canada
compare with each other.

Chapter 7
1. Discuss how agriculture and industry affect the economies of the
United States and Canada.
2. Explain how a nation's surplus leads to trade.
3. Specify what methods of transportation and communication are
most important to the United States and Canada.
4. Understand how pollution can cause problems.
5. Examine how overuse of the economies of the region.

Chapter 8
1. Identify the diverse landforms of Latin America.
2. Describe the abundant natural resources of Latin America.
3. Name the climate regions of Latin America.
4. Discuss the kinds of vegetation found in Latin America.

Chapter 9
1. Appreciate the ethnic diversity of Latin America.
2. Examine population density and distribution in Latin America.
3. Discuss urbanization of Latin America.
4. Locate Native American civilizations of Latin America.
5. Describe Europeran empires of Latin America.
6. Discuss modern government in Latin America.
7. Name the religions of Latin America.
8. Examine the health care and education in Latin America.
9. Discuss the arts of Latin America.
10. Describe life and leisure in Latin America.

Chapter 10
1.Investigate agriculture and industry in Latin America.
2. Summarize the role of trade and interdependence in
Latin America.
3. Describe the transportation and communications systems of
Latin America.
4. Explain how human development of the Amazon River Basin
has impacted the environment.
5. Recognize the major challenges that have accompanied rapid
urban growth in Latin America and possible solutions for them.

Chapter 11
1. Describe the features that characterize Europe's coastline.
2. Locate the mountains and plains areas of Europe.
3. Idintify the natural resources found in Europe.
4. Discuss how latitude and longitude and water bodies affect
Europe's climate regions.
5. Recognize why Europe's natural vegetation has changed over
the centuries.

Chapter 12
1. Compare the differences and similarities among Europeans.
2. Relate how Europe's physical geography influences
population distribution.
3. Explain why population patterns in Europe have changed.
4. Relate how early civilizations developed in Europe.
5. Explain why European cultures had worldwide influence.
6. List events that led to the creation of a new Europe.
7. Compare European languages, religions, and art forms.
8. Discuss the quality of life in European countries.
9. Explain how European lifestyles reflect cultural traditions.

Chapter 13
1. Point out the effects of changing economies in eastern and
western Europe.
2. Discuss the major economic activities in Europe.
3. Explain how communication and transportation systems link
most parts of Europe.
4. Analyze the causes and effects of environmental pollution in
Europe.
5. Explain why cleanup and reduction of pollution requires
cooperation among European governments.
6. Identify steps Europeans are taking to protect the environment.

Chapter 14
1. Describe the major landforms in Russia and the Eurasian
republics.
2. Discuss the major climates found in Russia and the Eurasian
republics.
3. Compare the kinds of natural vegetation in different climate
regions of Russia and the Eurasian republics.

Chapter 15
1.Identify the diversse peoples who live in Russia and the
Eurasian republics.
2. Explain where most people of Russia and the Eurasian republics
live and why.
3. Locate the peoples who populated and created early Russia.
4. Discuss the rule of the czars.
5. Examine the rise and fall of the Soviet Union.
6. Describe the new independence of Russia and the Eurasian
republics.
7. Name the religions practiced in Russia and the Eurasian republics.
8. Cite changes in education in Russia and the Eurasian republics.
9. Appreciate the arts of Russia and the Eurasian republics.
10. Characterize life and leisure in Russia and the Eurasian republics

Chapter 16
1. Describe the economies of Russia and the Eurasian republics
before and after independence.
2. Compare agriculture and industry in Russia and Eurasian
republics before and after independence.
3. Examine the communication and transportation systems
of Russia and the Eurasian republics.
4. Identify the economic ties that bind Russia and the Eurasian
republics.
5. Discuss the nuclear disaster and concerns in Russia and the
Eurasian republics.
6. Specify environmental problems affecting some bodies of water in
Russia and the Eurasian republics.
7. Analyze effects of industrial and pesticide pollution in Russia and
Eurasian republics.

Chapter 17
1. Locate the seas and coastal areas of North Africa and Southwest
Asia.
2. Discuss the mountains and plateaus in North Africa and Southwest
Asia.
3. Identify the kinds of natural resources found in North Africa and
Southwest Asia.
4. Identify three types of climate found in North Africa and
Southwest Asia.
5. Explain how mountain ranges influence rainfall in coastal regions
of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
6. Describe the type of vegetation found in North Africa and
Southwest Asia.

Chapter 18
1. Discuss the different ethnic groups that inhabit North Africa and
Southwest Asia.
2. Locate the areas in the region where the most people live.
3. Explain the recent trend toward urbanization.
4. Describe the natural environment of tawo of the world's
earliest civilizations.
5. Compare three of the world's major religions.
6. Discuss influences created by the interactions of different
peoples in the region.
7. Explain the impact of religion on the development of North Africa
and Southwest Asia.
8. Compare ways of life in North Africa and Southwest Asia.
9. Describe the geographic factors that have contributed to the
region's standard of living.

Chapter 19
1. Summarize the effects of geography on economic activity
in North Africa and Southwest Asia.
2. Explain how recent industrial growth in the region is related
to natural resources.
3. Discuss the role of service industries and governments in the
economies of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
4. Explain how the scarcity of water challenges North Africa and
South Asia.
5. Describe steps being taken to utilize groundwater and sea
water in the region.
6. Discuss the impact of war and technology on the regions
environment.
7. Discuss how the control of river water can affect the
environment.

Chapter 20
1. Name the major landforms in Africa south of the Sahara.
2. Locate the physical barriers to inland travel in Africa south of
the Sahara.
3. Explain how topograghy affects the water systems of Africa
south of the Sahara.
4. Listhe climate regions and vegetation patterns in Africa south
of the Sahara.
5. Describe how selevation and rainfall affect climate in Africa
south of the Sahara.

Chapter 21
1. Identify the major population trends in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Analyze how economic growth rates affect Africa's
population development.
3. Discuss the diverse peoples who populate sub-Saharan Africa.
4. Examine the major accomplishments of ancient peoples in
sub-Saharan Africa.
5. Describe how European rule disrupted patterns of life.
6. Summarize the challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa.
7. Name the cultural factors that help define sub-Saharan
Africa.
8. Relate how language and religion have contributed to diversity.
9. Illustrate the ways in which sub-Saharan art forms have
touched upon the world.
10. Explain the obstacles to universal education.

Chapter 22
1. Identify the major types of economic activities in sub-Saharan
Africa.
2. Describe the obstacles that face industrial development
of Africa south of the Sahara.
3. Explain how colonialism hindered the growth of transportation
and trade in sub-Saharan Africa.
4. Name the most common form of communication in Africa south
of the Sahara.
5. Discuss how hunger in Africa south of the Sahara is related
to human interaction with the environment.
6. Examine the reasons many plants and animals in the region face
destruction.
7. Illustrate the efforts sub-Saharan Africans have taken to offset
decades of famine and war.

Chapter 23
1. Identify the mountains, plateaus, and plains of South Asia.
2. Explain the importance of the region's great river systems.
3. List the natural resources of South Asia.
4. Describe the climate regions of South Asia.
5. Explain the importance of seasonal rains.

Chapter 24
1. Identify the ethnic groups of South Asia.
2. Describe population density and distribution in South Asia.
3. Compare rural and urban life in the region.
4. Discuss the early civilizations that developed in South Asia.
5. Compare the characteristics of Hinduism and Buddhism.
6. Identify the empires established in South Asia.
7. Explain how South Asians achieved independence.
8. List the languages and religions of South Asia.
9. Contrast rural and urban lifestyles in South Asia.
10. Discuss the arts and celebrations of South Asia.

Chapther 25
1. Identify the major crops of South Asia.
2. Describe industrial development in South Asia.
3. Discuss mining and fishing resources of South Asia.
4. Explain how people have affected South Asia's wildlife.
5. Discuss deforestation and reforestation in South Asia.
6. Describe how water use is changing in South Asia.
7. Discuss how activities such as tourism affect the
environment.

Chapter 26
1.Locate the variety of landscapes in East Asia.
2. Describe the importance of East Asian rivers.
3. Discuss natural resources of East Asia.
4. Name the different climate regions in East Asia.
5. Explain how seasonal winds affect climates in East Asia.
6. Describe the kinds of plants and trees that grow in
different parts of East Asia.

Chapter 27
1. Name the different ethnic peoples who live in East Asia.
2. Explain how the population of East Asia is distributed.
3. Describe how people live in East Asian cities.
4. Locate where civilization began in East Asia.
5. Discuss how ideas spread from the Chinese Empire
throughout East Asia.
6. Illustrate how East Asia has changed in the 20th century.
7. Identify the languages and the religions of the peoples of
East Asia.
8. Analyze how standards of living differ among countries in
East Asia.
9. Understand the importance of arts and leisure activities in
the countries of East Asia.

Chapter 28.
1. Appreciate the importance of agriculture and fishing in East
Asian economies.
2. Analyze how smaller nations are challenging Japan's
economic dominance in Asia.
3. Predict what the economic future holds for East Asia.
4. Explain how industrialization has harmed the environment
in East Asia.
5. Discuss what actions East Asians are taking to fight
pollution and other environmental problems.
6. Examine how natural forces affect East Asia.

Chapter 29
1. Describe the natural forces that shaped Southeast Asia.
2. Compare mainland and island Southeast Asia.
3. List the kinds of natural resources found in Southeast Asia.
4. Describe the claimate regions of Southeast Asia.
5. Identify the different kinds of vegetation in Southeast Asia.

Chapter 30
1. Describe the population distribution of Sotheast Asia.
2. Compare urban and rural lifestyles in the region.
3. Explain how the population of Southeast Asia is changing.
4. Discuss the influences that other cultures had on the early people
of Southeast Asia.
5. Analyze how the countries of the region gained independence.
6. Identify the region's major language families and religions.
7. Describe the variety of arts, literature, and drama found in
Southeast Asia.
8. Explain the current lifestyles of Southeast Asians.

Chapter 31
1. Describe Southeast Asia's key agricultural products.
2. Explain the importance of forestry and mining to the economy
of the region.
3. Summarize the commercial and industrial growth in
Southeast Asia.
4. Discuss modes of transportation and communication used in
Southeast Asia.
5. Examine the effects of environmental pollution on Southeast
Asia.
6. Explain the variety of natural environmental challenges that
the people of the region face.

Chapter 32
1. Locate the mammoth rocks and endless deserts of Australia's
interior.
2. Describe the volcanic mountains and coral reefs of the Pacific
islands.
3. Explain the icy landscape and ice cap climate of Antarctica.
4. Locate the climate regions of Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica.
5. Identify the vegetation patterns of Australia, Oceania, and
Antarctica.

Chapter 33
1. Examine the blend of peoples living in the South Pacific.
2. Discuss the sparse and uneven settlement of the region.
3. Name the earliest settlers in the South Pacific.
4. Summarize the impact of European settlement in the region.
5. Examine how the governments in the region have changed
over time.
6. List factors tat have influenced culture in the South Pacific.
7. Appreciate the traditional and Western art forms of the region.
8. Describe the varied South Pacific lifestyles and standards
of living.

Chapter 34
1. Compare the kinds of agriculture practiced in the South Pacific.
2. Examine the reasons for economic interdependence in
Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica regions.
3. Identify the transportation and communication challenges
facing the Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica regions.
4. Locate the industries that thrive in Australia, Oceania, and
Antarctica.
5. Understand the impact on environment of new animal species
introduced to Australia and Oceania.
6. Illustrate how industrial development has affected the land
and climate of South Pacific countries.
7. Explain the impact of human exploration on the environment
of Antarctica.