The Regions & Physical
Geography of Asia (Part I)
Unit 7, Lesson 1
DO NOW
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Use your textbook (Page 596) to show the
location of the larger countries of Asia.
Daily Objectives
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The Scholar will be able to…
◦ Describe the primary differences between the
regions of Asia.
◦ Describe the physical and human geography of
East and Southeast Asia.
◦ Explain how human and physical geography
interact in East and Southeast Asia.
Video Introduction
The Geography of Asia and the Pacific
 Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-LFOkGfyZM
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Regions
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What is a region?
◦ A region is an area of land that has a unifying
characteristic (climate, land, population, history,
economics).
◦ Geographers use regions to make comparisons.
Regions in Asia
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There are five (5) regions in Asia – not
including Siberia (Russia)!
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East
Central
Southeast
South
Southwest (The Middle East)
East Asia
Look in your book, Page 634.
What countries are included in this
region?
 Why do you think they might be placed
together in this region?
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Central Asia
Your book does not separate out these
countries, but rather includes them in
Southwest Asia. Because they are different
than the Middle East countries in many ways,
they should have their own region. (Look on
page 639 of your text book to determine
which countries might be a part of Central
Asia.)
 What countries are included in this region?
 Why do you think they might be placed
together in this region?
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Southeast Asia
Look in your book, Page 635.
What countries are included in this
region?
 Why do you think they might be placed
together in this region?
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South Asia
Look in your book, Page 637.
 What countries are included in this region?
 Why do you think they might be placed
together in this region?
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Group Work: Physical Geography
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Physical geography in Asia includes
mountain ranges, climate regions,
rainforests, rivers, islands and deserts.
Group Work: Human Geography
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Human geography in Asia includes manmade features, such as countries, cities,
agriculture, clothing, food and language.
With your table group, describe and take
notes on the physical and human
geography in each region.
 Complete the graphic organizer.
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Individual Practice
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Read the sections AND ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS noted on the handout.
Exit Ticket
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On the index card provided you, WRITE YOUR FULL
NAME and PERIOD above the red line.
This picture was taken in China. IN 2-3 COMPLETE
SENTENCES, explain how the physical geography might
be impacting the human geography.