APHumanGeography

By attempting to stop the spread of Ebola, how will this change the spread of unrelated ideas such as new technologies and practices related to the theme of mobility?

As ISIS moves throughout different regions in the Middle East which regions will be the ones that fight back because of certain religions in each region? Can the threat of ISIS be stopped by the PKK or other groups in surrounding regions?

Myths about Ebola are quickly spreading thanks to globalization and the connections that make it up. Information, whether it be correct or not, is disseminating quickly through diffusion. While it is informing people of the problem, it is also causing fear in many. How can we utilize the power of modern-day technology and the speed at which ideas spread to help limit the amount of false information shared and ensure that the right information reaches those who need it?

Great application of vocabulary.

How would the possibility of a subglacial eruption at the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland affect the nearby region and the people living there?

The fact that most of the arrests made in Ferguson, Missouri that are related to the shooting of Michael Brown are of people from outside the area has the public wondering just how much of an impact this event has on other regions around the town.

With the Ebola outbreak in western Africa, people are hesitant, or even prohibited from traveling to effected areas. How will this change the culture of this region and how they live?

This article is a good example of conflicts between regions, and how belief systems can be so different even if two regions are near to one another.

What are the economic factors behind the separatist movement? Who is funding the pro-Russian rebels? What does Russia have to gain? This relates to the theme of nature culture. Nature culture encompasses political, economic and social forces. The rebels have these interests with a strong Russian political backing, Russian economic ties supporting the movement, and the common Russian heritage that is shared due to the inclusion of Ukraine in the former Soviet Republic.

The theme of mobility is presented as the outbreak of Ebola causes the country of Senegal to close its borders with Guinea. This deadly and highly contagious disease has diffused throughout the population in Senegal and other countries. The pandemic has caused worldwide fear. Will closing the borders really be effective in blocking the spread of Ebola? Is Ebola able to be cured and, if not, are we trying to find a cure?

As of Sunday, August 24, The ALS Association has received $70.2 million in donations. Mobility is seen in the situation of the Ice Bucket Challenge as awareness is spread from region to region, across the nation. This expansion diffusion leads to a large number of people supporting and donating money to the ALS Association. How will awareness of ALS continue to spread?

I've been thinking about this, too. What kind of diffusion does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge represent? Nice work, Gemma.

How have earthquakes in California molded the environmental perception within nature culture? Furthermore how has this changed how Californians act on the land?

This catastrophic environmental event obviously affected humans in a negative way. Why do we not take into consideration the lives affected, and put more resources into research that could be used to ensure that the damage to society is less the next time a similar event occurs? As natural disasters such as this become increasingly disastrous around the world, why are steps not being taken to increase the ability to cope with the repercussions?

Great follow up questions. I wonder which countries in the world are the most proactive when it comes to their interaction with the environment.

What progress can you identify from the various graphs on this world population summary page?

How does Project Wing from Google relate to the theme of globalization? What might be some challenges to this system?

Compare and contrast GDP and GNP.

Very recently an earthquake hit California with a magnitude of 6, causing much devastation and destruction. Buildings collapsed and fires started all without warning because of human's inability to predict this natural disaster. Will humans ever be able to control the environment? Or will the environment we live in always dominate us?

Many countries, like Liberia, are closing borders to keep out and contain the Ebola virus forcing people to move and travel away from the country. How does this relate to the theme of mobility in human geography?

Due to the close proximity of Ukraine and Russia, each country has a large influence on one another. The theme of mobility is seen through pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine, who have been exposed to Russian ideas through diffusion. What effect will the Russian influence have in the future? Will the rebels be able to separate from Ukraine, or will the Ukrainian government be able to gain control over its country again?