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 Redmond, Oregon.

Unfortunately, as an AI text-based model, I am unable to provide a drawing. However, I can help you with the written portion of your assignment for Redmond, Oregon.

Drawing Description:
Redmond, Oregon, is a small city located in Deschutes County, known for its beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a growing community. Even though I can't provide a drawing, you can describe the characteristics as follows:

Physical Characteristics:
1. Rocky mountains (physical)
2. Deschutes River (physical)
3. Dry desert landscapes (physical)
4. Redmond Caves (physical)
5. Smith Rock State Park (physical)

Human Characteristics:
1. Population growth (human)
2. Urban development (human)
3. Local businesses (human)
4. Schools and educational institutions (human)
5. Redmond Municipal Airport (human)

One current event of interest in Redmond, Oregon is the opening of a new large-scale manufacturing plant that will create job opportunities for the local community. This event can be influenced by two characteristics mentioned above:

1. Urban development (human): The decision to open a manufacturing plant in Redmond requires urban planning and infrastructure development. This event could be influenced by the city's efforts to attract businesses, create suitable industrial zones, and provide necessary services for such developments.

2. Population growth (human): With population growth, the demand for employment opportunities increases. The growth of the community may have motivated local officials to actively pursue economic development and attract industries like the manufacturing plant to provide employment for the growing population.

By leveraging the physical characteristics of Redmond's natural landscapes, such as its proximity to transportation routes and raw materials, and combining it with the human characteristics of urban development and population growth, the decision to establish a large manufacturing plant in Redmond is influenced.

Please note that you need to create and attach the drawing to the portfolio. The written description is only for your reference and understanding.