An Interconnected World

Everyone has ________ that mean something special to them.

Parts of the Earth’s surface that are identifed

and given meaning by people.

• space

• environment

• place

• area

Place can be a constructed feature but not a natural occurring feature.

• True

• False

By dividing the Earth’s surface into a series of

identifiable places, geographers can better understand

the natural processes and human activities that shape

and change our world.

• True

• False

We all create places of our own by defining them

and giving them meaning, and all of these places are __________.

• interesting

• interconnectedness

• interconnected

• international

The interconnections between places can be

the result of _________ processes.

• nature

• natural

• man-made

• alien

Interconnections are also the result of human

activities such______

• Trade

• global warming

• transport

• communication

The connection that a person has to a place because of personal beliefs.

• spiritual

• cultural

• economical

• historical

The connection a person has to a place that is related to employment and

income.

• spiritual

• economic

• cultural

• historical

Connection to a place related to the shared characteristics

of a group of people.

• spiritual

• economic

• cultural

• historical