Thursday, October 30, 2014

Migration: Characteristics & Trends

Instructions for map, booklet, p. 4: Examine the two maps below, as well as the maps on pages 74-75, and on pages 84-85. Assess where the main global migrations take place.

Indicate the following:
- identify three main global migration flows;
- identify three regional migrations;

Using the chart below:
- label and shade in red the top ten countries of origins (for all migrants)
- label and shade in green the top ten destination countries (for all migrants)

Make sure to include a legend and to ensure your map is very neat and legible. Do NOT use pencil.

Geography of migration:



Friday, October 17, 2014

Test: World population and population distribution

Your "quest" will be made up of short answers and a map. You have two readings (handout, blog link), class notes, and a map to study.

Day 8, period 1: Group 04 (Green)
Day 9, period 1: Group 02 (Orange)

The questions cover content from class and readings on the blog:
-population statistics (world, projected, countries, migration)
-comparison of population in developed, developing and LDCs
-reasons for massive population growth (1850-1950... industrial revolution)
-globalisation and migration
-types of migration (voluntary, forced and current examples)
-link between physical features of the world and population distribution.

The map: (15 marks)
countries: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Gaza Strip
region: South-east Asia
bodies of water: Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Guinea
physical features: 2 deserts, 1 polar region, 1 forests and 2 mountain chains

Print this map; it is the map that will be on the exam - yes... just the eastern hemisphere. Label it using the list bove and use it to study. I'm giving you a big break here...




















Read this about Ebola.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

State of the World's Population: 2014

Questions from the reading, "Crowding Our Planet:"
1-Where are people settling in great density?
2-What are some apparent harmful effects of "massive population growth?"
3-Where will expected population growth occur?
4-What are concerns for those countries whose population is in decline?
5-Why are people on the move "as never before"?
6-What issues are intensified by global population increase?

Read the World Population Data sheet for 2014 and peruse this link about World Population Day which is related to the second image (World as 100 people).