Thinking Geographically

Political map

Choropleth map

Road map

Topographic map

Both regions utilize mostly poly-cultivation techniques as diversification has proven more economically viable than mono-cropping for farmers in all socio-economic contexts.

Land saturation is common across both sites owing to equal efficiencies gained through rapid technological adoption in agriculture globally despite varied starting points in development.

Southeast Asia experiences intensive small-scale farming due to limited resources versus the Midwest's extensive mechanized agriculture enabled by advanced technology and economies of scale.

The Midwest reflects traditional farming methods similarly found in Southeast Asia due to recent policy shifts favoring sustainable practices regardless of economic progress.

Penalizing those who choose to leave their home country for work elsewhere.

Offering financial incentives to developed countries to discourage immigration.

Initiating policies that promote economic development and create attractive opportunities within these countries.

Forbidding educated individuals from migrating out of their home country.

Heat maps visualizing crime rates

Choropleth maps showing population density

Dot distribution maps indicating ethnic groups

Comparative population pyramids

It mandates the use of specific agricultural techniques that are proven to increase yield.

It can lead to over-commercialization and loss of authenticity in order to cater to tourism.

It directly leads to increased funding for all aspects of local healthcare systems.

It ensures the uniform application of urban planning principles globally.

It predicts that all cities will eventually become megacities.

Its focus on concentric zones overlooks linear city growth patterns.

It ignores variations due to historical, cultural or local differences among cities.

It only applies to cities in developed countries.

Cross-sectional survey

Participant observation

Time-series analysis

Case study research

Construction project management during Panama Canal excavation & building Roman aqueducts

Building pyramids in Ancient Egypt & establishment of Silk Road by Han Dynasty

Implementation strategies for smallpox vaccination campaign by WHO & Gandhian non-violence movement strategy planning

Hannibal's crossing of Alps in Second Punic War and Napoleon's invasion route during Russia Campaign,1812.

Rapidly expanding city boundaries without planning for infrastructure needs.

Limiting birth rates within cities

Implementing forward-thinking urban planning strategies with a focus on sustainability and liveability

Prohibiting migration into cities

Fluctuations in wildlife populations

Human activities and interactions

Climate changes over time

Variations in natural resources