Physical Geography of Southeast and East Asia
PACED Decision Making Grid
Aerial view of Halong Bay, Vietnam
Southeast and East Asia contain a variety of physical and environmental features. These features influence population, settlement, movement, and climate. For this assignment, imagine you are moving to the region. You must use a decision-making model to determine the best place for you to live.
Take a moment to read the steps below. They will help you understand the phases of making a good decision.
Step 1: Define the Problem
You understand how physical and environmental features influence Southeast and East Asia, and need to decide the best place to live.
Step 2: List Alternatives
- Is there a desert you should live near or avoid?
- Is there a body of water you should live near or avoid?
- Is there a mountain range you should live near or avoid?
- Would it be better to live on the mainland or on an island?
- Do you prefer a particular climate region?
Step 3: Determine the Criteria
What makes one alternative better than the other?
Step 4: Evaluate the Alternatives
How will the physical and environmental features of each alternative affect your livelihood? Consider factors like ability to get a job, safety, access to resources, and population density.
Step 5: Make a Decision
Where would you like to live in Southeast or East Asia?
Once you have considered the five steps above, complete the PACED Decision-Making Grid to make your decision.
After completing this assignment, please submit your work to the dropbox.