Asian Geography Test

50 points multiple choice

50 points essay

Outline and Citations—One Page—One Sided

No outline / Outline / Detailed Outline / Detailed with (2+) citations / Detailed Outline with (2+) citations and (2+) quotes
0 / 2 / 4-6 / 7-8 / 9-10

Pick One Topic:

1.  Compare and contrast the Ganges and Yangtze River

2.  Infer how overpopulation contributes to at least three types of pollution

3.  Evaluate the climate in Asia—Monsoon and Himalayans

1. Compare and contrast the Ganges and Yangtze River

No vocabulary use / Some vocabulary used / 5 vocabulary words used in essay / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. Higher level vocabulary and vocabulary from other units is integrated
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No details provided / Some details provided / Origin of rivers, countries they go through, lengths provided and populations on rivers provided / Origin of rivers, countries they go through, lengths provided and populations on rivers provided.
Ending bodies of water and climate included / Origin of rivers, countries they go through, lengths provided and populations on rivers provided.
Ending bodies of water and climate included.
Uses quotes to describe river
0 / 1-3 / 4-6 / 7-8 / 9-10
No details provided / Some details provided / Lists major pollutants correctly (at least 3) / Lists major pollutants and describes where they come from and their effect on the river / Lists major pollutants and describes where they come from and their effect on the river. Uses direct quotes and citations.
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No details provided / Some details provided / One solution is outlined briefly / One solution is outlined briefly or several solutions are outlined superficially / One solution (or more) is outline in detail. Solution is practical and applicable. You must discuss how you will pay for this!
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2. Infer how overpopulation contributes to at least three types of pollution

No vocabulary use / Some vocabulary used / 5 vocabulary words used in essay / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. Higher level vocabulary and vocabulary from other units is integrated
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4-5
No details provided / Some details provided / Population in India and China is discussed using cited numbers / Population in India and China is discussed using cited numbers as well geographic regions people live in. / Population in India and China is discussed using cited numbers as well geographic regions people live in. Detailed description of major rivers and at least 2 cities per country is described. Describe how terrace farming in Japan is a result of overpopulation.
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No details provided / Some details provided / Lists major pollutants correctly (at least 3) / Lists major pollutants (3+) and describes where they come from and their effect on the environment. / Lists major pollutants (3+) and describes where they come from and their effect on the environment. Uses direct quotes and citations.
0-4 / 6-8 / 9-12 / 13-16 / 17-20
No details provided / Some details provided / One solution is outlined briefly / One solution is outlined briefly or several solutions are outlined superficially / One solution (or more) is outlined in detail. Solution is practical and applicable. You must discuss how you will pay for this!
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4-5

3. Evaluate the climates of Asia—Monsoon and Himalayans

No vocabulary use / Some vocabulary used / 5 vocabulary words used in essay / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. / 5 vocabulary words used in essay and definitions are in paper. Higher level vocabulary and vocabulary from other units is integrated
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4-5
No details provided / Some details provided / Describes Ganges, Indus, Mekong, Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. / Describes Ganges, Indus, Mekong, Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. List place of origin and sea of delta. / Describes Ganges, Indus, Mekong, Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. List place of origin and sea of delta. Describe why rice farming must occur near rivers/streams.
0 / 1-3 / 4-6 / 7-8 / 9-10
No details provided / Some details provided / Describes monsoon, Himalayans, Taklimakan Desert, Gobi Desert correctly. Uses specific countries. / Describes monsoon, Himalayans, Taklimakan Desert, Gobi Desert correctly. Uses specific countries. Evaluates the interaction between these geographic features. / Describes monsoon, Himalayans, Taklimakan Desert, Gobi Desert correctly. Uses specific countries. Evaluates the interaction between these geographic features describing where population density is where it is in both India and China. Discuss terrace farming as a result of overpopulation. List specific regions if applicable.
0-4 / 6-8 / 9-12 / 13-16 / 17-20
No details provided / Some details provided / Pollution in Asia is discussed using at least one specific example. / Pollution is described using specific river and specific example. / Water and Air Pollution are described using at least one specific example.
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4-5