Module Assessment

Physical Geography

Functional World Map

Earth's physical geography influences almost everything and everyone. To prepare for your travels, you will use the World Map Template to create a functional map based on physical regions in the world.

Include the following items in your functional map:

Physical Features

Ecological Processes

Climate

Human-Environmental Influences

Options to create your functional map include the following:

  1. Hand draw the features on your map, and then take a picture of it for submission into the assignment's dropbox.
  2. Hand draw the features on your map, and then scan it for submission into the assignment's dropbox.
  3. Use a paint, graphics, word processing, or other type of software to design the features on your map, and then submit it into the assignment's dropbox.
  4. Use a web-based or mobile application to create the maps. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.

Your map should include a title, date, key, and compass rose. Before you begin, access the Functional World Map Checklist to be sure you include all items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Student Resources section for information on citing any resources that you used.

 

After completing this assignment, please submit your work to the dropbox.