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Southeast Asia & the Pacific World-Readings
Southeast Asia & the Pacific World-Readings
Click the links to get to sections of the CK12 FlexBooks® 2.0: EPISD World Geo 2019 Text:
Physical Geography
Physical Geography
The region of Southeast Asia is a mountainous peninsula, while Oceania and the insular Pacific Realm are predominantly islands. Adaptation to water resources and sea-faring voyages features heavily into this regions identity.
The insular region of the Pacific Realm, or Oceania, is also part of the so-called "Ring of Fire" known for volcanic and seismic (earthquake) activity!!!
Human Geography
Human Geography
The lands of these regions that are separated often by vast expanses of water have very diverse cultures.
Below picture: Cambodian and Thai dance and performances incorporate highly structured styles of movement that
Mapping the Regions of S.E. Asia & Oceania
Mapping the Regions of S.E. Asia & Oceania
Map the different regions:
Additional mapping games for Australia & Oceania: HERE
Includes terms for: Southeast Asia (mainland & islands); Australia and New Zealand; The Pacific Islands; and Antarctica
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Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Philippines: Plastic Bottles go Solar
When resources are scarce, humans can come up with creatively illuminating solutions.
As with any human system, interaction and relationships are important, and this region is no exception. Collaboration is KEY!
Even with the glittering "Golden Dagon Pagoda" the ancient realm of Burma, or rather today's country of Myanmar, the land has troubles:
Myanmar's Geographic Challenge
What a Wat, or a Buddhist temple or monastery in Southeast Asia!?
Angkor Wat in Cambodia, an engineering marvel (above)
City of the Future: Singapore – Full Episode | National Geographic
One of the 4 Tigers, or Dragons, of Asia that demonstrated phenomenal economic development and growth during the latter half of the 20th century. Singapore continues to grow and astound, even with limited geographic area to work with.
Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?
A people who migrated from Asia more than 40,000 years ago and remained isolated from the outside until colonial expansion. Aboriginal culture is rich with stories and art that is connected to the Dreaming.
Extreme temperatures of central Australia's Outback force human residents to adapt in a subterranean manner:
Step Inside Australia's Underground Homes
Unique Biodiversity of New Zealand:
Glow Worm Caves of New Zealand in 360° | National Geographic
Southeast Asia, Oceania, & Pacific Realm-Miscellaneous
Southeast Asia, Oceania, & Pacific Realm-Miscellaneous
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