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Module 1: Chinese Geography



THE GEOGRAPHY OF CHINA

Module 1: Chinese geography/language/culture
 * How did the Chinese language impact their history?**
 * How does Chinese geography impact their history?**

Mandatory Activities:
 * Read the article on and a[|Chinese Geography].
 * Watch the video [|China from Above]
 * Compete the map assignment below..
 * On the wikipage look at the Chinese Geography page and complete the assignment, posting your response on the discussion forum.

In this session, you will be introduced to the diverse landscape of China through video and a series of maps. You will complete several tasks designed to orient you to the rich resources available. Our discussion will ask you to draw on some of the resources you have explored and begin to put together a compelling “story” about China.


 * Objectives**
 * Participants will be familiar with Chinese landforms, rivers, and climate.
 * Participants will explore the relationship between land and human activity.

READINGS:

Please read over the following article on the geography of China by Robert McColl.

Understanding the Geography of China

Here is a word version if you can't access the online version.

VIDEO:

Please watch this video from National Geographic called China From Above (5:59)

China From Above

MAPS:

China in maps: Mapped data can tell an interesting story. Explore some of the data contained on the following maps of China. What story do they tell about the history and development of this nation? (Note that you can zoom in on many of these maps by clicking on them.)

Land Use Map Population Density as compared to the US or to the world Natural Vegetation Map

After looking at some of the maps above please go to the discussion forum attached to this page and answer the prompt.