Grade 8: World Geography

WG.9     The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia by

a. identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globe (Partition of India) 

b. describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;

c. analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and

d. explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.

WG.10   The student will analyze the characteristics of the East Asian region by

a. identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globe;

b. describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;

c. analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and

d. explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.

WG.11   The student will analyze the characteristics of the Australian and Pacific Islands regions by

a. identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globe;

b. describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;

c. analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and

d. explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.