Let's consider one topic that geography would be interested in: the distribution of human population. say, we are interested in the human population in island.  the "what" would be humans living, and the new technology could be for example: a central database with the number of people living in certain places and satellite pictures to check whether the settlements are indeed where they are.  the "where" would be the exact distribution of human settlements and technology could us map it out.  but it is with the "why there" that technology could the most: we could measure for example the yearly annual temperature, the most extreme  temperature and the precipitation in the places of human settlements by using measuring devices that transmit the data to a central computer, giving us detailed and up to date information. again, technology could us model this information and show that for example humans tend to live in places which are not as cold. 

Today, you will begin a project that asks you to investigate some of those agencies in our own government, and how they have provided aid during either a recent or historical crisis. you will conduct research to identify how government crisis agencies intervened and provided aid during a specific emergency. examples of these government agencies may include the cdc, emergency alert system, the center for infectious disease, the national center for emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases, or the national center for immunization and respiratory diseases. you may choose to research a historical crisis or a more recent event, such as hurricane katrina. in order to make sure your research is from valid sites, study at least five government (.gov), non-profit organization (.org), research (.net) and/or military(.mil) web sites. other places to check would be your local health office, the local police crisis intervention teams, and your nearest library or fire station. keep a list of all the sources you have found. take detailed notes on each of the agencies. select the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, and/or concrete details. as you conduct your research, you will need to be able to determine whether each is a primary source or a secondary source. you should incorporate at least one example of each in your research. primary sources are first-hand accounts of an event--original sources of information that were created at the time an event occurred. primary sources may include diaries, letters, treaties, speeches, song lyrics, poems, photographs, recordings, and newspaper articles. secondary sources contain the analysis and evaluation of a collection of information; secondary sources use a variety of information to draw a conclusion about a historical event. secondary sources are often written by people who have studied primary sources and wish to share their conclusions. examples of secondary sources include books, journal articles, and models based on evidence collected. directions for this project, you are writing a formal essay, educating fellow students on two government crisis agencies that have assisted during a time of emergency. after finalizing your essay, you will create a short presentation to share with others. the essay must be at least five hundred words in length. the first paragraph should introduce the importance of having a prepared crisis response plan, and the specific crisis event you will be discussing. the two body paragraphs must inform your audience of the history of the government agencies that intervened in the specific crisis you are writing about, and how exactly they provided support and aid to people. cite specific textual evidence from your sources that will support the development of these paragraphs. the conclusion paragraph needs to address a claim or counterclaim for the future funding of governmental aid agencies. include any discrepancies you may have encountered in your research. you may create your own graphics to display, or you can refer to those you found in your research. finally, you must edit your paper and prepare to publish your findings. if you want others to read your paper, you must first be willing to reread and change information that is not clearly stated. the following checklist may you as you edit and clarify your writing: go back and add detailed and precise language in each paragraph. for this type of mini-research project, you will need to use transitions to you link the main paragraphs with one another and the conclusion. effective transitions will create cohesion and clarify the relationships among the ideas that you have included. make sure you have used several transitions. check for varied sentences. if all your sentences are simple, try using a complex or compound sentence. ask a friend or classmate to read your paper and point to sections that may need to be rewritten for clarity. reread the expectations for your project. did you include all the information? does your introduction and conclusion meet the requirement of this assignment? prompt write a formal essay educating fellow students on two government crisis agencies that have assisted during a time of emergency. after finalizing your essay, you will create a short presentation to share with others.

Develop your own point of view on whether the us should have expanded its borders. use information from the lesson and the maps to explain your opinion. give at least two reasons for your point of view and answer the following in complete sentences.

The establishment of columbia as the state capital was important because a) it was located in the heart of the upcountry. b) it was located in the heart of the low-country. c) it was already established as a vital industrial center. d) it represented a compromise location central to most citizens.