Geography of Guam

Objectives

Students will...

KNOW...Guam's physical and human geography specifically the island's physical features, economic activity, cultural traits, type of government, and population patterns.

UNDERSTAND...​How Guam's geography affects the people socially, politically, and culturally.

BE ABLE TO...Identify and describe Guam's geography and compare it to other regions.

Let's Review

In the next slides, you will answer a series of recall questions and you will demonstrate your understanding of the content we covered in class.

Multiple Choice

What region is Guam located in?

• Asia

• North America

• Oceania

• Central America

Multiple Choice

What is Guam's absolute location?

• About 3,000 miles from Hawai'i.

• Four hours from the Philippines.

• South of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.

• 13.4443° N, 144.7937° E

Multiple Choice

Name the two bodies of water that Guam is located in.

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Part of the island is formed by a _________ and part is formed by a __________________.

• rock; volcano

• latte stone; limestone

• volcano; raised coral island

Multiple Select

The economy of Guam depends mainly on

• U.S. Military spending

• Research Centers

• Tourism

• Guam Water/Power Authority

Fill in the Blank

What is Guam's political status and form of government?

Multiple Select

What is the climate on Guam?

• wet and dry

• warm and humid

• polar

Multiple Choice

This document was signed into law on August 1, 1950, by President Harry S. Truman; granted American citizenship to all sons residing in Guam at the time of its enactment, and to their children who were born after April 11, 1899.

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Convenant

• The Organic Act of Guam

• Compact of Free Association

Poll

Would you like to see more game-based learning in your classroom?

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