Introduction to Human Geography

6.3(A)* identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions 6.3(B)* explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions 6.5(B)* identify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in various places and regions 6.5(C)* identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure 6.13(A)* identify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions 6.14(A)* identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions 6.15(A)* identify and describe means of cultural diffusion such as trade, travel, and war 6.15(D)* identify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies 6.5(A) describe ways people have been impacted by physical processes such as earthquakes and climate 6.13(B)* define a multicultural society 6.15(B)* identify and describe factors that influence cultural change such as improvements in communication, transportation, and economic development 6.16(A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature 6.16(C) identify examples of art, music, and literature that convey universal themes such as religion, justice, and the passage of time 6.17(A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures