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What is a Global Perspective?

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A global perspective is a comprehensive lens through which you see the world around you, shaping your understanding of your own identity and the identities of others.

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Which skills does Global Perspectives cover?

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Analysis, Collaboration, Communication, Evaluation, Reflection, Research.

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What is a Global Perspective?

A global perspective is a comprehensive lens through which you see the world around you, shaping your understanding of your own identity and the identities of others.

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Which skills does Global Perspectives cover?

Analysis, Collaboration, Communication, Evaluation, Reflection, Research.

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What is longitude?

Angular distances measured east and west from the Prime Meridian.

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What is latitude?

Angular distances measured north and south from the equator.

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Where is the Tropic of Cancer located?

23.5° north of the equator.

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Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?

23.5° south of the equator.

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What is the Arctic Circle?

An imaginary line of latitude at approximately 66.5° north of the equator, marking the boundary where the sun does not rise or set for at least one day a year.

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What is the Antarctic Circle?

An imaginary line of latitude at approximately 66.5° south of the equator, marking the region where the sun does not set or rise for at least one day a year.

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What are the seven continents traditionally recognized?

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

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What is the absolute location of Asia?

Approximately at 10° south latitude to 95° north latitude and from 11° to 175° east longitude.

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Which oceans border Asia?

North: The Arctic Ocean; East: The Pacific Ocean; South: The Indian Ocean; West: Europe.

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What does the word 'Asia' mean?

It comes from the Aegean word asu, meaning 'place where the sun rises'.

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How many countries are there in Asia?

There are 49 countries.

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Which two countries in Asia are also in Europe?

Russia and Turkey.

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What is the population of Asia?

More than 4.7 billion people.

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How many languages are spoken in Asia?

Around 2,300 languages.

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What is Asia's largest island?

Borneo.

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Which mountain in Asia is the highest in the world?

Mount Everest.

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What major religions originated in Asia?

Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

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What type of climate does Asia have?

Asia has a varied climate, ranging from cold regions like Siberia to tropical weather in places like Thailand.

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