WGS.SS.12.B
Evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development, use, and scarcity of natural resources such as regulations of water.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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policiesdevelopmentusescarcitynatural resourcesregulationswater
Skills
- evaluate (the geographic and economic impact of policies) #dok3
- analyze (the effects of regulations related to natural resources) #dok3
- explain (the relationship between resource policies and scarcity) #dok2
- describe (specific examples of resource-related policies, such as water regulations) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can describe specific examples of policies related to natural resources, such as water regulations. #dok1
- I can explain the relationship between policies and the scarcity or use of natural resources. #dok2
- I can evaluate the geographic and economic impact of policies related to the development and use of natural resources. #dok3
- I can analyze the effects of resource policies, like water regulations, on regions and societies. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Policies governing natural resources have significant geographic and economic impacts on societies and environments.
- Regulation of resources like water can shape development, address scarcity, and influence regional sustainability.
Essential Questions
- How do different policies impact the management and distribution of natural resources?
- In what ways can regulations, such as those affecting water, influence economic development and geographic patterns?
- What are the potential consequences of resource scarcity for societies and environments?
- How do economic and geographic factors interact with policies related to natural resources?
- What makes regulating a resource like water especially complex or important?