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Course Contents: Module 1 - Orientation; Module 2 - Pre-Instructional Activities; Module 3 - The Americas: Pre and Post Colonization; Module 4 - Colonial America and the American President; Module 5 - Shaping a Nation; Module 6 - A Tragic Legacy; Module 7 - 20th Century America and Beyond; Module 8 - Topography; Module 9 - Ecosystems; Module 10 - Climate and Resources; Module 11 - Geography and Culture; Module 12 - Checks and Balances; Module 13 - Citizenship; Module 14 - Historical Roots of U.S. Government; Module 15 - Civil Liberties; Module 16 - Key Documents and Primary Sources, The Constitution in Depth

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Module 11 - Geography and Culture

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Activity 2: Key Terms and Definitions

Regional impact of natural resources
- Political
- Economic
International impact of natural resources
- Political
- Economic
Overconsumption of world resources
- Oil
- Coal
- Iron ore
- World economy
Physical geography
Political boundaries
- Physical geographical
  - Mountains
  - Rivers
Relationship between geography and society/culture
- Population growth
- Population density
- Health resources
- Mortality rates
- Agricultural capacity
Society and geographical regions
- Cities
- Hunter-gatherers
- Fishing/hunting
- Cattle raising

Create a visual schematic of these terms using either concept maps, notes, or flash cards. Enter your definitions of key terms, definitions, concepts and vocabulary into your notebook.

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