SS.912.G.2.1

Identify the physical characteristics and the human characteristics that define and differentiate regions.

Remarks

Examples of physical characteristics are climate, terrain, resources. 

Examples of human characteristics are religion, government, economy, demography.

General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Geography
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.G.2.AP.1: Identify physical and human characteristics that define and differentiate regions.

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