1. GEOGRAPHY
Study of people, places,
and the environment.

2. Talking Points
Why is it important to study geography?

3. LOCATION
Quebec, Canada
Where is it located? What is it near? What direction is it from another place?

4. Talking Points
Why would location be important when planning a trip?

5. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
How have humans adapted to the environment?
How have humans modified the environment?
How do humans depend on the environment?

6. Talking Points
Give two examples of how we have modified our environment in the Gulf Coastal area?
How do we adapt to Houston summers?
What do we do here to prepare for hurricane season?

7. MOVEMENT
How did people, products and ideas get from one place to another?
Why do they make these movements?
Many people are being pushed out of their homes by the war between Israel and Jordan.

8. Talking Points What would cause a population boom in an area?
Why would people consider location of freeways, airports, and public transportation as a factor when deciding where to live?

9. REGIONS
How is this place like other places? What features set this place apart from other places?

10. MOUNTAIN RANGE
Chain of mountains bordered by lowlands or separated from other mountains by passes or rivers.

11. GEOGRAPHIC BARRIER
A geographic feature that prevents or slows down movement of goods and people.

12. Talking Points What types of geographic barriers can be found?
How have people been able to overcome these barriers?

13. Area of flat, low-lying land adjacent to a seacoast.
COASTAL PLAIN
Area of flat, low-lying land adjacent to a seacoast.

14. Talking Points
What are some advantages and disadvantages of living along the coastal plain?