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In this unit, we have explored the geographic thinking concepts by investigating the global commons, complex world issues (Arctic Sovereignty, Global HIV rates) and global paradigms. You have also developed a sense of geographic inquiry and how to incorporate the inquiry and thinking concepts in order to help you make sense of the world.  

This is a physical map of the world depicting the continents, landmasses, oceans, regions, and mountain ranges at a scale of 1:35,000,000. The map is a Robinson projection where Africa is in the centre of the map with North and South America to west, Europe and Asia to the north and north east and Oceania far east.

Looking at the map above, think about the following:

Observe Africa’s geographic location - what assumptions or predictions can you make regarding their economic, political, social or environmental practices?

Observe the map overall - which part of the world do you think has the most pressing environmental issues?  Why did you make that selection?

Which part of the world do you feel is best able to deal with the impacts of human behaviour?  Why did you make that selection?

The goal of these questions is to have you think about the importance of location in determining a country’s political, economic and geographic position in the world.  

The global commons (air, water) is what unites humanity and is the responsibility of each of us to help protect and sustain. Moving forward we will be focusing on several complex environmental issues that have an impact on our global commons.
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