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Unit 1 Chapter 1 - Maritime Geography of the Western Seas In this lesson we will begin our study of maritime geography. Geography is the study of the features of the Earth and its effects on man and animals. since nearly 75 percent of our world is covered by water, it should be clear that the seas are important to life on the Earth. We will describe maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, landforms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics. In this lesson we will discuss the western seas and their importance. We will talk about the subdivisions of the world oceans; the importance of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Arctic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea in terms of their economic and strategic value to the U.S. and its allies

SPECIFIC LESSON OBJECTIVES:


 * Explain three important reasons for the study of geography.
 * Describe the subdivisions of the World Ocean.
 * Cite the importance of geography in military planning and operations.
 * Describe the Atlantic Ocean in terms of its economic and strategic importance to the United States and its allies.
 * Describe the Arctic Ocean in terms of its economic and strategic importance to the United States and its allies.
 * Describe the Mediterranean Sea in terms of its economic and strategic importance to the United States and its allies.