Module 13: The Pacific and Antarctica
Section outline
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The immense tropical Pacific realm and the ice-covered continent of Antarctica have almost opposing physical characteristics, but they are similar in that they are remote and isolated from the rest of the world. Understanding the geographic qualities of these two realms will help in comprehending the unique traits that humans have developed to survive in diverse environments. Both places include large physical areas with vast open spaces between human settlements. In the Pacific, human settlements are on islands. The only human settlements in Antarctica are isolated research stations. Historically, the South Pacific required a water-based transportation network, and in Antarctica, humans traveled across the snow and ice exploring the earth’s southern extremes.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Outline the three main areas of the South Pacific: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. (CLO 1)
- Distinguish between low islands and high islands. (CLO 3)
- Determine which islands remain under the auspices of France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, or the United States. (CLO 4)
- Describe the primary economic activities of the islands in the realm. (CLO 4)
- Summarize the main environmental concerns of the islands in each region. (CLO 5)
- Read the Module 13 Introduction
- Read Chapter #13 - The Pacific and Antarctica in World Regional Geography: People, Places, and Globalization.
- Complete the Module 13 Assignment, Discussion Board Posts (3), Chapter Quiz, and H5P activities
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.World Regional Geography :People, Places and Globalization Chapter 13
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Forum Instructions
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assesses course outcome (CLO 4), and module learning objective 4. Then, you must respond to TWO of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates
All three posts are due on Mondays by midnight, CST.
Your response should be at least three to five sentences long. This includes responses to other students' posts. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post.
Prompt
Describe the primary economic activities of the islands in the realm.
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This assignment assesses course outcome (CLO 4), and module learning objective 3.
Write a 350-word essay in response to the following prompt. The essay must be submitted as a Microsoft Word (docx) file and must have 1-inch margins, use double spacing throughout with 12pt font. Proper grammar and spelling will be graded.
Discuss which islands remain under the auspices of France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, or the United States.
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