Application

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

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.