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K–12 Standards

Geography: Grade 9

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Basic Geographic Literacy

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    Geographic Tools

    1. A.

      Explain and illustrate how geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environments.7.1.9.A

    2. A.

      Use geographic tools to analyze information about the interaction between people, places, and the environment.7.1.U.A

    3. A.

      Use geographic tools to analyze information about the interaction between people, places, and the environment.7.1.W.A

    4. A.

      Use geographic tools to analyze information about the interaction between people, places, and the environment.7.1.C.A

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    Location of Places and Regions

    1. B.

      Explain and locate regions and their shared connections as defined by physical and human features.7.1.9.B

Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

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    Physical Characteristics

    1. A.

      Explain the physical characteristics of places and regions, including spatial patterns of Earth's physical systems.7.2.9.A

    2. A.

      Analyze the physical characteristics of places and regions, including the interrelationships among the components of Earth's physical systems.7.2.U.A

    3. A.

      Analyze the physical characteristics of places and regions, including the interrelationships among the components of Earth's physical systems.7.2.W.A

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    Physical Processes

    1. B.

      Explain the dynamics of the fundamental processes that underlie the operation of Earth's physical systems.7.2.9.B

    2. B.

      Analyze the significance of physical processes in shaping the character of places and regions.7.2.U.B

    3. B.

      Analyze the significance of physical processes in shaping the character of places and regions.7.2.W.B

Human Characteristics of Places and Regions

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    Human Characteristics

    1. A.

      Explain the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:<ul><li>Population</li><li>Culture</li><li>Settlement</li><li>Economic activities</li><li>Political activities</li></ul>7.3.9.A

    2. A.

      Analyze the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:<ul><li>Population</li><li>Culture</li><li>Settlement</li><li>Economic activities</li><li>Political activities</li></ul>7.3.U.A

    3. A.

      Analyze the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:<ul><li>Population</li><li>Culture</li><li>Settlement</li><li>Economic activities</li><li>Political activities</li></ul>7.3.W.A

    4. A.

      Analyze the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:<ul><li>Population</li><li>Culture</li><li>Settlement</li><li>Economic activities</li><li>Political activities</li></ul>7.3.C.A

Interactions Between People and the Environment

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    Impact of Physical Systems on People

    1. A.

      Compare and contrast the effect of the physical systems on people across regions of the United States.7.4.9.A

    2. A.

      Analyze the effects of changes in the physical systems.7.4.U.A

    3. A.

      Analyze the effects of changes in the physical systems.7.4.W.A

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    Impact of People on Physical Systems

    1. B.

      Compare and contrast the effect of people on the physical region across regions of the United States.7.4.9.B

    2. B.

      Analyze the effects of human activity on the physical systems.7.4.U.B

    3. B.

      Analyze the effects of human activity on the physical systems.7.4.W.B

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9
When were these standards adopted?
2009
Where can I read the official document?
Academic Standards for Geography (Secondary)

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