Question 2 Use creative thinking to make a drawing of the place where you live—your city, your town, or your county, for example. Include and label five physical and five human characteristics. Next, research current events in the place where you live and choose one that interests you. Then write a short statement describing how at least two of the characteristics included on your drawing, human or physical, might have caused or influenced the current event. Attach your drawing to this portfolio and submit it as a part of your grade. Remember to include five physical and five human characteristics, and make sure each is labeled and identified as human or physical. I choose minot, north dakota.
Unfortunately, as an AI text-based model, I am unable to receive or view attachments such as drawings. However, I can provide you with an example response based on the information you have provided.
In my drawing of Minot, North Dakota, an example of five physical characteristics would be:
1. Souris River: A prominent river flowing through the city, which can be labeled as a physical characteristic.
2. Roosevelt Park: A large park with trees, open spaces, and recreational facilities, which can be labeled as a physical characteristic.
3. Minot Air Force Base: An important military installation, which can be labeled as a physical characteristic.
4. Main Street: The primary commercial street in Minot with its buildings and shops, which can be labeled as a physical characteristic.
5. Scandinavian Heritage Park: A park showcasing Scandinavian cultural heritage, which can be labeled as a physical characteristic.
Additionally, an example of five human characteristics could be:
1. Minot State University: A higher education institution that attracts students from around the world, which can be labeled as a human characteristic.
2. Scandinavian Heritage Center: A cultural center hosting events and activities related to Scandinavian heritage, which can be labeled as a human characteristic.
3. Minot International Airport: An airport connecting the city to the rest of the world, which can be labeled as a human characteristic.
4. Minot Symphony Orchestra: A community orchestra that performs concerts throughout the year, reflecting the cultural vitality of the city, which can be labeled as a human characteristic.
5. Minot Public Schools: A system of schools providing education to the local community, which can be labeled as a human characteristic.
One current event in Minot could be the recent economic downturn due to the decline in oil prices. Two characteristics from the drawing that could have influenced this event are:
1. Souris River (Physical Characteristic): The Souris River plays a crucial role in the agricultural industry in Minot, providing water for irrigation. If there are natural disasters such as floods that impact the river's flow, it could disrupt agricultural activities, affecting the local economy.
2. Minot Air Force Base (Physical Characteristic): The presence of the Minot Air Force Base brings economic stability to the city by providing jobs and attracting businesses. Changes in military operations or funding could have ripple effects on the economy, potentially contributing to the downturn.
Remember that this is just an example, and you should tailor your response to reflect your own research and observations about Minot, North Dakota.