Thursday, June 7, 2012

Homework- Due 6.8.12

Complete the "Final Review Questions" and bring to class (Final Review Questions are below on the blog and on edmodo as a folder)

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Homework - Due 6.7.12

1. Read 35.1-35.2 to create sentences with each Geo terms 35 (on Juno)

2. Start reviewing for Finals (see previous posting for handouts that you can start working on). Final exam starts next Monday.

Final Exam Review - Questions


Final Exam Review - Terms


Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Homework - Due 6.6.12

 Use 2 maps of Oceania (Physical and Political boundaries) to answer the following questions: 



1.Oceania is a region that is made out of 2 continents. Name them below  (1 pt)


2.Follow the coordinates to name the country found at 18 South, 178 East  (1 pt)


3.Name the southernmost country in this region  (1 pt)


4.Which U.S. state is located in this region?  (1 pt)


5.New Caledonia is a country that is a territory of this European country  (1 pt)


6.This physical feature divides north and south New Zealand:  (1 pt)


7.Name 3 deserts found in this region  (1 pt)


8.Highest mountain in this region  (1 pt)


9.Largest lake in this region:  (1 pt)


10.The southernmost peninsula in this region:  (1 pt)

Monday, June 4, 2012

Homework - Due 6.5.12

Read 27.1-27.2 to mark True or False. If true, explain or give example. If false, correct the sentence


1. Monsoons are caused by changes from low to high atmospheric pressure
2. The orographic effect has different effects/impacts on opposite sides of a mountain
3.The orographic effect occurs near the Nile River
4.People who live in the rain shadow often deal with floods and thunderstorms
5.In the summer there's high atmospheric pressure, which causes Monsoons in South Asia