Worksheet 10

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Worksheet #10: Transportation and Communication I. Transportation Information On the lines below, list the major transportation methods for people & goods in your country. Method

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II. Map Activity On a blank outline map, create a transportation map of your country. Label this map “Transportation Routes of _________________”. Include all major cities, and all major transportation routes both within your country and out of its borders. Also ensure that you include a compass rose and a key/legend that explains the symbols you use on your map!

III. Communication What are the major communication methods in your country? __________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ How have they shaped your country’s culture?_______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

IV. Activity In this assignment, you will write the front page of your country’s major newspaper. It must have the following: A) A title banner (such as the Atlanta Journal Constitution) B) A slogan for the newspaper (like “All the News That’s Worth Printing!”) C) A weather forecast (consistent with your climate type & time of year!) D) At least 3 articles that relate to your country (could be economic news, foreign relations, governmental news, cultural news, sports, etc). E) At least 2-3 illustrations relating to the stories.