Assignment 1.01

Part 1

1. Using the scale on the interactive map, give the approximate distance in miles that the Pilgrims traveled in their journey from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

3,500 miles

2. Using the scale on the interactive map, give the approximate distance in miles that Lewis and Clark traveled from St. Louis to Ft. Clatsop near the Pacific Ocean.

1,500 miles

3. Using the scale on the interactive map, give the approximate distance in miles that the transcontinental railroad covered from Omaha to San Francisco.

1,500 miles

Part 2

1. The town that i currently live in is located in sumter county, Florida. I have lived here all my life. If i was asked to describe the place of my my town i would say that theres not much to it. The weather here is mostly hot year round, the buildings that are here are mostly old, and the types of things my hometown enjoys are football fridays and baseball games. The region that i live in is mostly shared by english speaking people. My town is relatively close to both the gulf of mexico and the atlantic ocean because I am located in central florida. The human system is all people that love outdoor work. Our commuity consist mainly of people who live off of agriculture.

2. If you are looking for a great plece to settle down with your family, i know just the place. There is no other location better for its imaculate place than right here in Sumter county, Florida. The weather is amazing year round, and the region is great. The terrain out in Sumter is perfect for growing crops. Agriculture is a human system that we have become accustom to. The characteristics that have been passed down from generation to generation have created a pattern to make a very active human system.