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GEO 200 Worksheet Template Guidelines and Rubric Overview: Each worksheet activity in this course allows you to engage deeply with a specific geographic region by analyzing its fundamental themes of geography. Engaging in these activities allows you to practice some key skills needed to explore the region you chose for your final project. Complete each question fully—not only to receive full points but also to gain valuable feedback from your instructor to hone your skills moving forward. Prompt: Complete the following steps: I. Select a region from the list provided in the assigned module in Brightspace, and address the questions related to the geographic themes below by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. II. Address each question in the worksheet in detail. a) Refer to your module resources and the Themes of Geography resource for more information about your region and each theme to complete this worksheet. b) In each response, describe in detail your selected region using a minimum of four complete sentences in your own words. (Paraphrase the information; do not quote or copy and paste from the text.) c) Be sure to cite your sources in APA format, including the Themes of Geography resource, in the references section. III. Once you have completed this worksheet, save your worksheet file and upload it to Brightspace to submit this assignment. Question Response Chosen Region Northern Frontier 1. Location and Connectivity: What are the absolute and relative locations of your selected region? How does this region connect to others? Absolute Location: The state of Alaska is located at approximately 64.2008° N and 149.4937° W. Relative Location Northwest corner of North America, bordering Canada (east), Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean (south and west) and the Arctic Circle (north) Connectivity: Alaska is one of two non-contiguous states. You will need to fly, use a ferry, or drive through Canada. There are extensive coastlines and maritime facilities/ports.

Question Response 2. Physical Characteristics: How would you describe the climate, physiography, landscape, and natural hazards of your selected region? Address at least three of the physical characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This is part of the Place theme of geography. Climate: Due to its vast size and location, Alaska experiences a diverse range of climates, from polar in the north to subarctic and maritime in the south. You can expect severe winters and mild summers in the interior and milder, wetter conditions along the coast. Physiography: Alaska has a rugged landscape with numerous mountain ranges, primarily the Alaska Range and the Brooks Range. There are vast tundra and boreal forests. The state's topography is shaped by the Pacific Ring of Fire, resulting in active volcanoes and frequent seismic activity. Natural Hazards: Alaska has its share of natural hazards. It is located along the North American tectonic plate, increasing the potential for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. There are also weather/climate issues such as permafrost degradation, ice storms, blizzards, avalanches, and don’t forget periods of prolonged darkness and sunlight. 3. Human Characteristics: What are the language families/groups, religions, races, and cultures of your selected region? What are the region’s population density and economic development? Address at least three of the human characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This also is part of the Place theme of geography. Languages: While English is the primary “semi-official” language, you could encounter many Indigenous languages such as Inupiaq or Athabaskan, due to the Native American influence. It would not even be unheard of to encounter some Russian due to the presence of the Russian Orthodox church. Religions: Religions in Alaska can vary, primarily there is a mix of Christian denominations (including Russian Orthodox), and due to the significant presence and influence of Native Americans (Alaskan Natives) there are several indigenous/spiritual religions. Cultures: Alaska is home to diverse cultural groups, with Native Alaskan cultures, such as Inupiaq, there are also local areas of dominant Russian culture. Population Density: The Due to the vast land (2/3 size of contiguous US) and challenging physical and climate conditions, the population density in Alaska is low compared to the contiguous US. Most of the population density is found in Anchorage or Juneau or the suburbs of those cities. Economic Development: The economy is driven by a mix of industries, including resource extraction (oil and mining), tourism, and government employment. Due to the extensive coastlines, there is a significant impact of maritime industries such as fishing and transportation as well.

Question Response 4. Human/Environment Interactions: How do the physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in your selected region? Address at least three of this worksheet's human/environmental characteristics listed above. With mining or oil exploration, it can impact the Artic ecosystem. Deforestation can also impact local landscapes. Due to climate change, the rising temperatures can result in permafrost degradation, creating issues for infrastructure and fragile ecosystems. In general, due to the size of the state, the low population density, there is a lot of issues with transporting food and materials. Most outlying areas need to be self-sufficient for portions of the year. Additionally, due to the size and population density, this is one of the unique areas that indigenous culture can thrive free of a lot of outside influence or local communities (such as the Russian Orthodox) can retain a lot of their heritage. 5. Movement: With how much ease and ability do ideas, goods, and people flow in and out of your selected region? What drives this movement? Most of the goods/services must arrive by air or ship. Otherwise, the road system between Alaska and the mainland travels through Canada and is modern. The limiting factor would be climate and time of year for traveling and movement of goods. Federal employment (military, coast guard, etc…) is a driving factor in movement as well as the Trans Alaskan Pipeline and the industries associated with mining. There is also a significant impact of tourism to Alaska, due to its mostly pristine and untouched natural beauty. References: References need to be in APA format for paper or final submission. These are the websites for the general information above; there are more detailed sources for length or content. Wikipedia Textbook https://www.usgs.gov/publications/geography-and-geology-alaska-a-summary-existing- knowledge-a-section- climate-and-a https://akhistory.lpsd.com/articles/article.php?artID=124

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Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit the completed worksheet. Citations should be formatted according to APA style. Critical Elements Attempted With Minimal or No Functional Issues (100%) Attempted With Key Functional Issues (75%) Not Evident In Submission (0%) Value Location and Connectivity Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected and describes how this region connects to others with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected but does not describe how this region connects to others, or there are key gaps in details or logic Does not identify absolute and relative locations of the region selected and does not describe how this region connects to others 19 Physical Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of the climate, physiography, landscape, or natural hazards that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes most aspects that include the physical characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify and describe aspects that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected 19 Human Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of human characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes at least two aspects of human characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify human characteristics of the region selected 19 Human/Environment Interactions Describes at least three aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes at least two aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not describe how physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected 19 Movement Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and explains what drives movement with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected but does not explain what drives movement, or description contains key gaps in detail or logic Does not describe the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and does not explain what drives the movement 19 Articulation of Response The submission has no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax The submission has major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact the readability and articulation of the main ideas The submission has critical errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas 5 Total 100%