Geography in the Media
Geography 1301—Physical Geography
30 points (10 points per question)
Geography is a broad subject and many of the concepts that we study are portrayed in the media in one way or another. After learning about geography as a social science, the purpose of this assignment is to allow you to apply your knowledge from this course to an example of geography in the media.
For this assignment, you will read the article from National Geographic http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/extreme-weather/miller-text
Based on the article, you will answer the following questions. Be sure to use your text to support your answers. You should be able to complete this assignment in 1 to 1 ½ pages, typed, double-spaced, and 10-12 point font.
1. Identify 3 geographic concepts presented in the article.
2. How do these 3 concepts relate to the course? Be specific. Give an example of each.
3. What is the significance of these 3 concepts to the study of geography?
Criteria Excellent (80-100%) Average (60-79%) Unacceptable (below 60%) Total Points
Content
40% Assignment links to several major concepts from the course. Assignment links to some concepts from the course, but fails to make clear connections. Assignment makes few links to course concepts.
Evidence/
Analysis
40% Assignment provides strong evidence for how the source supports the significance of the concepts presented in the course. Assignment provides some evidence for how the source supports the significance of the concepts presented in the course. Assignment provides little to no evidence for how the source supports the significance of the concepts presented in the course.
Organization and Structure
20 % Assignment is easily readable and follows rules of grammar.
Written in complete sentences, typed, and answered all questions. Assignment is readable but awkward and contains spelling/grammar errors. Not all questions answered.
Assignment is hard to read and follow. Major errors of grammar and formatting exist.
Writing is not the author’s own work.
View this video. Discuss the following points:
1) Define Tsunami (1 point)
2) Using Google Earth, capture an image of Sendai, Japan before the March 11, 2011, Tsunami and an image after the event. (2 points)
3) Compare the 2011 Tsunami of Japan with the 2004 Tsunami of Sumatra, Indonesia (Discuss the magnitude of the earthquake, extent of the damage, number of lives lost) (10 points)
4) Link this information to, and reference the appropriate section of your textbook. (5 points)
5) Review your classmates’ posts and respond to two of your classmates’ posts, either by posing a question or giving a respectful opinion.
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