Category: Geography

Food is an indicator of cultural identity and change. In fact, many scholars consider food an expression of national/local identity. Considering the example of a traditional dish, in this case, Key Lime Pie (the official pie of Florida since 2006), answer the following question using key definitions related to this topic and included in the course textbook (Getis et al. 2017), including but not limited to cultural diffusion and its two major types: expansion diffusion and relocation diffusion (including the most relevant example of relocation diffusion: “The Columbian Exchange”), globalization, etc.:
Can Key Lime Pie (from Florida USA) be considered an expression of globalization?
Any geographically-based essay must answer three broad questions: Where? Why? (and how?), and, So what? (or, why is this important?).
For example, where is located the center of domestication of the plants and animals (ingredients) included in a Key Lime pie: wheat (crackers), lime (juice and zest), chicken (eggs), sugarcane (sugar), cattle (butter, whipping cream, condensed milk)? [map Centers of Plant and Animal Domestication (Getis et al. 2017).
Why (and how) were these ingredients introduced to the country where this dish was developed (Florida, USA)? [cultural diffusion and in its two major types: relocation and expansion diffusion.]
The “So what?” or, in other words, “why is this important?” question is an overview of the principle elements that can explain how this recipe was developed in this country and must include a conclusions paragraph of your analysis. Your answer should reflect knowledge of the topic applying the concepts learned in our course, and, most importantly, using your own words. Working in teams is not allowed. Explain your answer in NO less than 500 words and no more than 800 words. Essays that are less than 500 words in total will lose points. The word count does not include your name, PID, the title of your essay, Bibliography, or if you copy the question posed in your work. Your work must also include at-least a one-page image (picture) related to the examples provided, and a reference of the source where we can find this information, both in your essay (next to the picture) and in your bibliography page.

Spatial mapping project: The focus should be the distribution of some spatial phenomenon of of physical geographic interest and create a map (or series of maps) to highlight your results. Your video presentation should talk through the project.
Research the distribution of a spatial phenomenon of your interest and create a map (or series of maps) to highlight your results Summary (PDF ): In addition you need to write up a one page summary of the information in your presentation. I plan to design a social mapping project involving urban green areas and their ease of access in a citywide condition. For me, the subject matter is this one and this is the reason because I am really keen to know answers to many questions relating to this connection between urban areas and public health. With this project, we will find out what share of parks, gardens, and other green areas city dwellers have by assessing the effects of population density, earnings and transportation upon this distribution. I will try to map the spatial distribution of urban green spaces which will help me identify places deprived of greenery and suggesting possibilities for advancing the whole process of social equity while improving the availability of green spaces in urban contexts.

MAIN QUESTION: Neighbourhoods are key to understanding the mechanisms through which
inequalities are created. Discuss.
PLEASE refer to the attached files for content and HOW to actually write it.

Make use of all of
the materials in the course. If you go to materials outside the course, only
use sources found through the websites on the course syllabus. No matter what
your source, be sure to do in text citations to let me know what you are using.
For example, if you are quoting an article by Lotstein, in the text of your
answer, write (Lotstein, 2023). At the end of the particular question, cite
each complete source you used in APA format.
You should not write more than 1-2
pages for each question. What does that mean? Try to say as much as you can in
a limited space. Be aware that I do not respond kindly, with good grades, to
fluff! What is fluff? There are a lot of words that say nothing or a word
salad. Be sure every word counts for something or means something.
1.
A.
What does adaptation mean?
B.
How does that relate to climate change?
C.
How are people adapting or planning to adapt to climate change—what are they
doing and where?
D.
Evaluate whether you think this is an effective strategy—what are the pros and
cons of this effort to adapt?
E.
Discuss three examples of people adapting to climate change. 
2.
Discuss three examples of people working to slow or stop climate change.
A.
Where is this taking place?
B.
What are they doing?
C.
How are they doing this?
D.
Evaluate whether this is an effective strategy.
3
Reflection: revisit your local area that you studied for your neighborhood map
and analysis.
A.
What takeaways from this class can you apply to understanding where you live,
how your life and the lives of the people around you contribute to climate
change?
B.
How may you fight in your own neighborhood or local area to contain climate
change, and/or adapt to climate change?
C.
What can you take from the study of Geography and bring back to share with your
communities?
D.
Where do you think you would share it to find meaning in your life?

After reviewing the item Read: List of Food Origins in the Module 1: Week 1 Learn section, describe the origin/history of one of your favorite foods. Describe the transport technologies used to bring it to your table. Discuss the energy demands of your foods production, with at least one technical reference. (For example, gallons of water to produce one pound of your favorite nuts or pounds of feed and grazing requirement for your favorite meat animal). State whether or not your food is an environmentally friendly or energy efficient food.
List of food origins – Wikipedia

I have included instructions for this assignment as well as instruction for the discussion in the documents provided. I have set the deadline for June 30, but there are really 3 deadlines for this assignment as follows:
May 16- Research topic (Discussion)
June 16- Stage 1 assignment (Chapters 1 & 2)
June 30- Stage 2 assignment (Chapters 1-4 & references)
Payments will be made to the writer with each deadline.
Please send me a message with your offer to let me know that you understand the multiple deadlines and have read these instructions in full.

Essay Assignment – Analysis of a Contemporary Population-Related Issue (2000 words)
Objective:
This task requires you to select and analyse a contemporary population-related issue within a specific country or region. Your essay should demonstrate a good understanding of population dynamics by identifying a specific issue and linking it to theories and concepts discussed in the subject. 
Instructions: 
Identify a particular population-related issue in the context of specific country or region of your choice. The chosen issue should be contemporary, meaning it is currently relevant or has recent relevance. 
Your essay will need to include a clear problem statement, and a literature review of the topic at hand linked to the socio -economic/political/cultural contexts of your country/region case study. Highlight any policy implications/debates if applicable.  The use of graphs/tables where appropriate is welcomed and encouraged. 
Students are expected to engage in thorough research, employing critical thinking to analyse the chosen issue. Analysis should be supported by evidence and references from credible sources.
You should use peer-reviewed academic sources to support your essay. All sources must be properly cited, both in-text and in a reference list. You can use any reference styles as long as it is author-date referencing (e.g, APA7, Chicago B, Harvard). 
Use this source please!
McFalls Jr, J. A. (2007). Population: A lively introduction. Population Bulletin, 62(1), 1-31. Joseph A. McFalls Jr. 2007 – Population.pdf
Dorling, D. & Gietel-Basten, S. (2017), Introduction. Why demography matters. Cambridge: Polity Press. Danny Dorling, Stuart Gietel-Basten 2017 – Why Demography Matters.pdf
Kirk, D. (1996). Demographic transition theory. Population Studies, 50 (3): 361-387. Kirk 1996 – Demographic transition theory.pdf
Lesthaeghe, R. (2014). The second demographic transition: A concise overview of its development. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(51), 18112-18115. Lesthaeghe 2014 – The second demographic transition.pdf
Caldwell, J. (1986). Routes to low mortality in poor countries. Population and Development review, 12 (2): 171-219. Caldwell 1986 – Routes to Low Mortality.pdf
Omran, A.R. (1971). The epidemiologic transition. The Milbank Quarterly 49(4): 509-538. Omran 1971 – The Epidemiologic Transition (2).pdf
Bongaarts, J. (1978). A framework for analyzing the proximate determinants of fertility. Population and Development Review, 4 (1): 105-132. Bongaarts 1978 – A Framework for Analyzing.pdf
May, J. F. (2017). The Politics of Family Planning Policies and Programs in sub‐Saharan Africa. Population and Development Review, 43, 308-329. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1728-4457.2016.00165.xLinks to an external site.
Han, S.W. and Brinton, M.C. (2022), Theories of Postindustrial Fertility Decline: An Empirical Examination. Population and Development Review, 48: 303-330. https://doi.org/10.1111/padr.12490Links to an external site. PDF
Graham. E. (2021) Theory and explanation in demography: The case of low fertility in Europe, Population Studies, 75:sup1, 133-155. https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2021.1971742 Links to an external site.PDF
Lee, E. (1966). A Theory of Migration. Demography, 3 (1): 47-57. Lee 1966 – A theory of migration.pdf
Massey, D. S., Arango, J., Hugo, G., Kouaouci, A., Pellegrino, A., & Taylor, J. E. (1993). Theories of international migration: A review and appraisal. Population and development review, 431-466. Massey et al Theories of international migration PDR 1993.pdf
McDonald, P., & Kippen, R. (1999). Population futures for Australia: the policy alternatives. Peter McDonald, Rebecca Kippen – Population Futures for Australia.pdf
Kashyap, R. (2021). Has demography witnessed a data revolution? Promises and pitfalls of a changing data ecosystem. Population Studies, 75(sup1), 47-75. Kashyap 2021 – Has demography witnessed a data.pdf
Lee, E. (1966). A Theory of Migration. Demography, 3 (1): 47-57. Lee 1966 – A theory of migration.pdf
Massey, D. S., Arango, J., Hugo, G., Kouaouci, A., Pellegrino, A., & Taylor, J. E. (1993). Theories of international migration: A review and appraisal. Population and development review, 431-466. Massey et al Theories of international migration PDR 1993.pdf
McDonald, P., & Kippen, R. (1999). Population futures for Australia: the policy alternatives. Peter McDonald, Rebecca Kippen – Population Futures for Australia.pdf
Kashyap, R. (2021). Has demography witnessed a data revolution? Promises and pitfalls of a changing data ecosystem. Population Studies, 75(sup1), 47-75. Kashyap 2021 – Has demography witnessed a data.pdf
Jackson, N. (2007). Population ageing in a nutshell: a phenomenon in four dimensions. People and Place, 15(2), 12. Natalie Jackson 2007 – POPULATION AGEING IN A NUTSHELL.pdf
Wilson, T., McDonald, P., Temple, J. Brijnath, B., Utomo, A.. Past and projected growth of Australia’s older migrant populations. Genus 76, 20 (2020).  Wilson, McDonald et al. 2020 – Past and projected growth.pdf
Tips: 
To develop a good research essay, you need to be very clear about your research question. The research question should be clear what exactly you want to investigate and what you hope to achieve in your essay. In a nutshell, your research question should be precise and specific for you to answer within the word count of the task (2000 words). 
To make your research question clear to you and the reader, you need to develop a clear problem statement. The problem statement should describe your selected issue, explain why this issue needs to be addressed, and state your research question.

You are a member of the Nigerian government and been put in charge of the regional development in Lagos and have been give an budget to improve the service s and quality of life for people of Lagos by 2050. Access to water resources is an issue. What is the current situations and its impacts? What is your solution? 
Need to be imaginative with solutions, ideas and show good and thorough reserarch
Develop sensible policy ideas
Easy to criricise givernements but think what woulkd do in their shoes
Current Situation and impats
1. Outline current situation in the city -is it good or bad? Needs future planning for future generations? Show evidence (Data)n to support points
Start with general overview but then give detail ona  partcilar area or group within the city (can be a slum in this case)
2. What is your solution? Come up with a porject or solution to this porblem. How will you address the issue? you may decide to focus ona partcilar are or people.  What physical infrastructure is required?Do you need extra funding? Need to justify

Lagos Water Supply and Pollution

The Lagos Water Crisis: Any Role for the Private Sector?

https://thehagueacademy.com/story/accessing-clean-water-in-lagos-through-multilevel-engagement/
https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/water-sanitation-and-hygiene

A data report on how the Spit seaway’s change in past years etc, instructions, task sheet, data collected, materials, and template included in files.
I’ve also done part of it already, it’s included below as “The Spit Report” can you please just add on and complete that one, thanks!
Here are some links that will help with data:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/gold-coast-population
https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/research-and-insights/industry-performance/gold-coast-performance-snapshot

writing a 300-500 word paper on a specific topic such as climate. Your research needs to extend beyond what was introduced in the course (this is the “extra” part of extra credit). Ideally, you would pick a subject you are interested in such as climate; and you will find some value in what you are researching. All sources must be cited appropriately.  



Videos introduced in the class, write about climate change and how humans impact the weather and climate.