The United States
GEOTREX Cultural Landscape Photo Series
Every country has cultural landscapes that help define its national identity. A cultural landscape forms based on how the population of a country interacts with the physical environment. For example, the Golden Gate Bridge began as an impressive example of American civil engineering. It has come to symbolize the city of San Francisco, as well as the country. Similarly, the vast fields of corn found in the Midwest are a part of the cultural landscape. They represent a way of life for America’s rural population.
GEOTREX would like you to produce a series of photos to share on the company’s social media. The series will consist of five photos that portray the cultural landscape of the United States. Your series may include urban, suburban, or rural landscapes. It should also contain at least one landscape from each of the major regions in the United States. You may use photos that you have taken yourself, or search for photos online. You will also need to include a caption with each photo containing the following information:
- A brief description of the cultural landscape;
- A description of where the cultural landscape is located; and
- Why you consider it a part of America’s cultural landscape.
For example, if you selected the Golden Gate Bridge, the image could be captioned as:
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge located in San Francisco, California. The bridge spans the Golden Gate, which is a strait that connects the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This landmark has come to represent the city of San Francisco, as well as American civil engineering. #SanFrancisco #GoldenGate #GEOTREX
Before you begin, access the GEOTREX Cultural Landscape Photo Series Checklist to be sure you include all of the 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 resources.
After completing this assignment, please submit your work to the dropbox.