You Can Be a Geographer

We have been learning that each of the fifty states in the United States has unique physical features.

We have discussed factors that affect where people settle.

Visit the following websites on the geography of Colorado and Florida and complete the following activity.

Florida

http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/fl_geography.htm

Colorado

http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/co_geography.htm

1. Complete the Venn diagram to compare the physical features of the Colorado and Florida.

Colorado

Florida

2. Read the following scenario. Decide the best state in which Sarah should settle and explain why she should settle in that state.

• Sarah grew up in Western Maryland.
• She graduated from University Maryland where she studied Environmental Education and Park Management.
• She would like to be a park ranger.
• She loves the cold weather.
• Her favorite sport is snowboarding.
• During the summer months, Sarah enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and white water rafting.

Should Sarah settle in Colorado or Florida?

Explain by using information gathered in your Venn diagram.