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Vietnam: 5 Themes of Geography
Location: Locations can be absolute or relative. Absolute locations are exact, so they tell you the coordinates in degrees. For example
30 degrees north and 150 degrees east. Relative location refers to near or surrounding locations; for instance, the United States is south
of Canada and north of Mexico.
Place: Place in the five themes of geography can be human or physical. Human places are man-made, well known attractions that have
earned their way in history, such as the Eiffel Tower. Physical places are natural attractions which are made by nature but have also
contributed to society, such as Yellowstone National Park. Places help give a relative location.
Human/Environment Interaction: Human/environment interaction is how people adapt to, depend on, and modify their environment.
For example, in tropical areas people adapt to the weather by wearing shorts and t-shirts instead of winter coats, depend on the wildlife
and plants for food, and modify the land to grow crops and create farmland.
Movement: Movement is the way you transport something from one place to another place. You can move ideas, people, and goods.
Ideas can be moved by cellphones, pagers, e-mail, letters, etc. Some ways people move are planes, cars, and boats, but there are
obviously many more. Goods are most times move by cargo ship and airplanes. The ways things move are different in every country,
especially people.
Region: Regions are political and physical border lines, or sections of land that divide one large area into many smaller ones. Political
regions cannot be seen; they are large cities, countries, provinces, and states. Toronto, New York, and France are examples of political
regions. Physical regions are mountain ranges, rivers, and other natural dividing lines. The Nile River and the Rocky Mountains are
examples of physical regions. Regions help control and divide large areas of land.
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Theme
Location
Task:
1. Identify the countries surrounding
Vietnam. Explain the influence these
countries have had on the
development of Vietnamese culture.
2. Explain why the location and physical
features of Vietnam made it desirable
for invading countries.
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Theme
Place
Task
1. Identify 3 significant man-made
attractions AND 3 natural attractions
located in Vietnam. Provide a brief
description for each and include
pictures whenever possible.
2. Identify the 5 most populated cities in
Vietnam. Provide the most recent
statistics for each.
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Theme
Human/Environment Interaction
Task:
1. Describe the climate and yearly
weather pattern of Vietnam. Explain
how the Vietnamese have adapted
their lifestyle to these conditions.
2. Identify the percentage of people that
live in urban/rural areas in Vietnam.
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Theme
Task:
Movement
1. Describe how transportation and
communication within Vietnam has
shaped the relationships that exist
between citizens throughout the
country.
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Theme
Region
Task:
1. Identify the 8 regions of Vietnam.
Describe the characteristics of each
region and include a photograph for
each.
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Part II: Make it Personal:
Imagine……
You have made the decision to leave all of your friends and family and relocate to Vietnam in an attempt to start a new life.
A. Decide where you would move in Vietnam.
B. Locate some type of housing where you will be staying, and include the costs in US dollars.
C. What type of job will you be doing? How much does that job pay in US dollars?
D. Where will you socialize? What types of leisure activities will you participate in? Include costs in US dollars. Provide photos if
possible.
E. What types of food will you eat? Include costs in US dollars and please keep in mind that foods may be regionally specific.