Book Title: World Regional Geography - Open Textbook Library
2016年6月17日 · World Regional Geography: People, Places and Globalization is adapted from a work published by Flatworld Knowledge in 2012. This adapted edition is produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing through the eLearning Support Initiative.
Chapter 1: Introduction to the World – World Regional Geography
There are many approaches to studying world geography. This textbook takes a regional approach and focuses on themes that illustrate the globalization process, which in turn assists us in better understanding our global community and its current affairs.
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11.1 Introducing the Realm – World Regional Geography
Realize how the physical geography has been influenced by tectonic activity. Outline the main ethnic and religious affiliations of Southeast Asia and explain why they are so diverse. Comprehend the impact and influence of the overseas Chinese in the region.
Chapter 4: North America – World Regional Geography
Mexico and Central America are dominated by more tropical climates and were colonized mainly by the Spanish. The United States and Canada—the second- and third-largest countries in the world in physical area, respectively—make up more than 13 percent of the world’s total landmass.
1.3 Population and Culture – World Regional Geography
World population increase is pronounced on the continent of Asia: China and India are the most populous countries in the world, each with more than a billion people, and Pakistan is an emerging population giant with a high rate of population growth.
Chapter 9: South Asia – World Regional Geography - Open …
The countries of South Asia include Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Maldives. The Himalayas, separating South Asia from East Asia along the border of China’s autonomous region of Tibet, are the highest mountains in the world and the dominant physical feature of the northern rim of South Asia.
Chapter 2: Europe – World Regional Geography - Open Textbook …
Chapter 2: Europe Identifying the Boundaries. Europe is a continent of peninsulas, islands, and varied landforms. The traditional boundaries of the European continent include the North Atlantic Ocean to the west and Russia up to the Ural Mountains to the east.Since the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, Russia has been given its own identification and, in this text, is not included …
3.1 Introducing the Realm – World Regional Geography
What was a long-term consequence of the formation of Soviet Socialist Republics for the current geopolitical organization of this world region? What are some of the major environmental problems in Russia? Why did so many of the Soviet republics separate and become independent in …
2.2 Historical Development Patterns – World Regional Geography
All the regions of the world outside Europe were targeted for colonialism. Africa was divided up, “Latin” America was created, and Asia became a target for resources and trade. The few powerful countries along the Atlantic coast of Europe began the drive to dominate their world.
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