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PART II - THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a
well-organized essay that includes an introduction,
several
paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Geography and Society
At various times in global
history, human activity has altered or
changed the land people live on and their
surrounding environment.
These changes in physical geography have affected society.
Task :
Select TWO changes that a
society or two different societies have made
to their land or surrounding environment and for each change:
- Identify the society in
which the change took place
- Describe how the physical
environment was changed by human activity
- Discuss how the change in
the physical environment affected society.
You may use any two examples from your study of
global history and
geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include irrigation
systems, terrace farming, road systems, canal systems, burning of fossil
fuels, or the use of nuclear power.
You are not limited to these suggestions. Do not use any environmental
change that occurred in the United States in your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
- Address all aspects of the Task
- Support the theme with relevant facts,
examples, and details
- Use a logical and clear plan of organization
- Introduce the theme by establishing a
framework that is beyond
a simple restatement of the Task and conclude with a summation
of the theme
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