This is a GREAT introduction to the following GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE: SS6G9 Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe SS6G5 Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada. SS6G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Latin America SS6G12 Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia. SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa. SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East). SS7G11 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia. This resource breaks down the three factors that contribute to population density: location, climate, and natural resources! Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Meaning to read through it without stopping for questions, annotations, etc. You may do this as a class, in pairs, or independently. Then, students will highlight specific phrases based on what is asked of them in the activity (the step by step directions are very clear). Lastly, based on the reading and annotations, students will be able to answer HIGHER level thinking questions that align with the standards. .