chapter 33 homework

Chapter 33, Section 1

1. What major indigenous groups live in Australia and New Zealand?

The Aborigines live in Australia, and the Maori in New Zealand.

2. How does the standard of living in the urban areas of Australia and New Zealand compare with that of the more rural areas?

Since more people live in the urban areas there is a higher standard of living. Since less people live in the rural areas there are less things that are available.

Creative Writing: Compare and contrast how and why the different groups that make up the population of Australia and New Zealand today first came to settle the region.

They probably came in boats from south east Asia, and when they came they stayed. The people were probably there for a long time.

Chapter 33, Section 2

1. How does everyday life in the region reflect cultural diversity?

Because every day in that region is a day that you get to practice those traditions that your country holds dear.

2. How did European colonization adversely impact the region?

Since they brought diseases many people were killed. With less people they couldn't practice their beliefs, epically when the Europeans were trying to force their way of thought.

Creative Writing: Imagine that you are a tourist traveling among the islands of any part of Oceania in an outrigger canoe. Describe one day of your travels as a journal entry. Be sure to describe the peoples and cultures, as well as their activities.

As I'm traveling i see different islands go by and by. The weather is amazing. So many different people and they water is so blue. People going about their different daily lives its amazing to see whats going on where.

chapter 25 homework

Chapter 25, Section 1

1. How does agriculture provide a living for most of South Asia’s people?

Agriculture is a job that most south Asians can do. Also the cash crops provided in this area are a great way to support an economy.

2. Which countries in South Asia have a free press?

India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are the three countries that have free press.

Creative Writing: Which part of South Asia would you most like to visit? Write a paragraph that describes why you think this is the best country for tourism and use specific examples to support your position.

I would like to visit the country of India. There are many different sights to see, including mountains, temples, and much more. The temples of the different religions in the area would be very interesting to go and visit. Also to go and visit the holy spots in the country would be interesting. Or even taking a trip on the railway. Many different spots in the country would be truly amazing to see.

Chapter 25, Section 2

1. What factors have led to much of the internal violence in South Asia?

The factors that cause most of the fighting is religion, political leaders, government, discrimination, and also class systems.

2. What is a negative consequence of rapid industrialization in the region?

A negative consequence is air pollution, water pollution and crowded cities.

Creative Writing: Pretend you are a government official in South Asia. Your job is to write a short essay designed to convince poor rural populations to stop illegal logging and hunting of endangered animals. Be sure to acknowledge reasons why these people would want to be allowed to cut down trees or hunt endangered animals, and then provide arguments why they should not do so.

People of this city, it is greatly important that you do not cut and kill theses animals and trees. I know the fur and bark are great money sources. Yet it is important that these things are not killed. Don't you want your great grand children to see these animals roaming wildly? Or the air to be much cleaner because of the trees? Think about these questions the next time you go and kill some trees or animals.

chapter 32 homework

Chapter 32, Section 1

1. How do mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand?

In Australia there are few mountains that break up the normally level surface. In new Zealand there are snow tipped mountains and emerald hillsides and sandy beaches.

2. How have volcanoes and continental shelves formed the islands of Oceania?

By the plates colliding and volcanoes erupting new islands are formed.

Creative Writing: Of the two largest islands of New Zealand—North Island and South Island—which would be the best to visit on vacation? Provide examples to support your position.

I think that both island nations would be wonderful to visit because they both offer sandy beaches which would be good to tan on. Also if you wanted to go swimming the beaches are filled with natural coral reefs. And the mountains would be fantastic to view. Both islands are wonderful to view.

Chapter 32, Section 2

1. What geographic extremes create the differences in climates and vegetation of Australia, Oceania, and New Zealand?

In Australia there is desert across the entire continent. In New Zealand and Oceania its mostly shrubs and grasses and a large plateau.

2. Why does most of Oceania have a tropical rain forest climate?

Because they have that type of vegetation.

Creative Writing: Pretend you are a travel writer who has been assigned to write a tourist brochure for a destination in Australia, Oceania, or New Zealand. Drawing on your knowledge of the climates and vegetation in the region, write at least one paragraph that vividly describes at least one destination in the region to potential tourists.

Lets go to Australia! There are many different cultures… also there are many different people there too. Between the hot climates inland and cool climates outside there are many different animals around the country.

chapter 31 homework

Chapter 31, Section 1

1. Why is rice farming the most important agricultural activity in Southeast Asia?

because it is a major export and it is a food that everyone in the country eats.

2. Why are the countries in the region industrializing at different rates?

IT depends on how much resources you have and how many workers the country has.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph describing how the economies of Southeast Asia are becoming more interdependent. What factors are driving this change?

This change is influenced by the world also. But each country sees that there is different things that other countries have that they need.

Chapter 31, Section 2

1. What dangers are posed by volcanoes, floods, and typhoons in Southeast Asia?

Ash will fall, also destruction of land, houses, and schools.

2. How has economic progress increased environmental pollution in the region?

When the country is gaining more money yet is polluting the environment they don't want to stop because it could destroy their growing environment.

Creative Writing: The people of Southeast Asia face many challenges with both natural and man-made environmental issues. Identify what you think is the most important challenge and write a paragraph designed to convince readers of the importance of addressing the issue.

The volcanoes are the biggest threat. Because you don't know when they will blow up. Also they kill the fastest. And the ash infects everyone around the world.

chapter 29 homework

Chapter 29, Section 1

1. What makes up the physical geography of Southeast Asia?

volcanoes and mountains.

2. How do rich natural resources affect Southeast Asia’s economy?

There are fossil fuels, minerals and gems.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes at least one way that the people of Southeast Asia depend on its waterways.

People rely on water ways for transportation, communication, and food. The silt from the water helps people have rich farm lands.

Chapter 29, Section 2

1. What weather pattern influences the region’s climates?

Wet and dry influence the regions climate.

2. What are the region’s main climate types?

Wet climates and tropical dry climates.

Creative Writing: Think about the pros and cons of Singapore’s change from a dense rain forest to an urban area. Take a position either for or against another area working toward this type of urbanization, and write a paragraph that defends your position.

I would be for it. If the government wants to do it then i say go ahead and do it. Because its their government and we cant tell them what to do. It could also bring in more money for the economy.

chapter 28 homework

Chapter 28, Section 1

1. What types of governments and economies do East Asian countries have?

Private owned and controlled by the government.

2. What economic activities play an important role in East Asia?

Agriculture, industry, and trade and communication.

Creative Writing: Despite China’s record of human rights violations, the United States granted it full trading privileges and the country has also been admitted to the World Trade Organization. Pick a position either for or against these decisions and write a paragraph designed to persuade others of your point of view.

Well how could you pick a side. Either side you choose there is always going to be a down side. Go against China and crush our economy. Stay with them and your just letting them do whatever they want.

Chapter 28, Section 2

1. How have industrialization and urbanization in East Asia affected the environment?

East Asia uses so much fossil fuels that there is so much pollution in the air around that area. Yet farmers have found a way to use all the possible land to farm with in the area.

2. What naturally occurring destructive forces does East Asia regularly face?

Flooding and volcanoes are natural destructive forces.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes the steps East Asian countries are taking to solve environmental problems.

There not really doing anything..... Other than building dams that will even produce more environmental problems in China. Japan is leading the clean up, even though they use large amounts of electricity for their cities. Korea's and Taiwan are just making more and more power plants to make their energy needs.

chapter 27 homework

Chapter 27, Section 1

1. Where did East Asia’s ideas and traditions originate?

From the Han dynasty.

2. What languages do the people of China speak?

Most people speak Mandarin dialect of the Han Chinese language.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that compares Chinese health care, religion, or education before, during, and after the “Great Leap Forward.”

Now the Chinese government is pushing that everyone knows how to read and write. But before there was a brief period of time that only few people in the country knew how to read and write.

Chapter 27, Section 2

1. How is the population of Japan distributed?

Most people live in valleys or on coastal plains.

2. How did Japan build an empire in the 1900s and how did it come to an end?

Japan was going towards a democracy, yet military leaders gained too much power and over ruled the government. So that was when they were in WW II. When the United States bombed them their empire ended. After that they went to democracy and built a world power.

Although Japan’s population is ethnically homogeneous, its culture has been influenced by many other cultures. Write a paragraph that describes at least two ways that Japan’s culture has been influenced by other cultures.

Japan likes to adapt different cultures from different countries. For example they like the game of baseball. That game originated from America. Also English has influenced their language.

Chapter 27, Section 3

1. How did Korea first react to contact with the West?

They responded by creating a close door mentality.

2. On what is the Korean way of life based?

Confucianism is what life is based on.

Creative Writing: Although North and South Korea are predominantly ethnically homogeneous, a cultural divergence has taken place between the two countries. Write a paragraph that describes the cause of this cultural divergence and lists some of its effects.

Since North Korea is communist the government tells them what to read, write draw, and more stuff. Yet since South Korea is open to the world their governments let them believe in,read, and draw whatever they want to.

chapter 24 homework

Chapter 24, Section 1

1. How is India’s large population distributed?

India's large population is distributed by most of the population in urban areas while the rest are in farming villages.

2. What two major world religions helped to shape India’s history and culture?

Hinduism and Buddhism helped shape the early culture of India.

Creative Writing: Pretend you are an Indian person who has moved from a rural farm community to one of India’s largest cities. Write a paragraph to a relative that describes what it is like to live in the city.

The city is packed with millions of people searching for a better job. I am one of them. The work is hard with not to much pay. Even though i have other people working in the family. The cities are filthy.

Chapter 24, Section 2

1. Why are increasing populations and urbanization a problem in both Pakistan and Bangladesh?

The increasing population is a problem because they can not feed their entire population.

2. What contributions to the arts have Pakistan and Bangladesh made?

They have made visual art, dance and song, and also literature.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that summarizes the history of the Indian and Pakistani claims on the Kashmir region, and why the conflict over the Kashmir region is dangerous to both the region and the world.

There was a prince that lived in the area. Once Pakistani people invaded the area the prince fled and gave that state to India. Now both countries are fighting over it. Pakistani people were found to have made nuclear bombs. If this fighting keeps up then the world could be in turmoil.

Chapter 24, Section 3

1. What contributions to the arts have the countries in the region made?

They have made huge temples that are now found in most of China and India. Also their dances are popular.

2. What are the major religions in the region?

The major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.

Creative Writing: Several countries in the region currently face challenges with both health care and low literacy rates. The United States is considering providing foreign aid to help one of the countries address only one of these challenges. Which of these two challenges do you think is the most important to address? Write a paragraph that is designed to persuade a U.S. government official of your opinion.

I honestly think that we should help their education. Once their education is fixed then they can fix their health care program how ever they want to. If we fix only their health care program they will eventually run into problems down the line. Yet if they have an education and fix the heath care however they want to then we don't have to fly back down there and help them again. So its a go down there once and then come back.

chapter 22 homeowrk

Chapter 22, Section 1

1. What are three of the problems cash-crop production has created for the economies of the countries of the region?

Three problems are they are heavily dependent on the crop, so a bad season would hurt the economy. Farmers have problems because they are trying to meet their own food standard also, and when the best land is taken meeting that need is hard. Finally, overproduction of the land.

2. What are three ways that transportation and communications in the region are changing?

Nigeria and Uganda are building new and improved railway systems. Telephone lines have tripled over four years. And satellites have increased radio and television programs.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph about the possible reasons that countries in the region have taken on enormous debt that they have been unable to repay. Consider the economic activities, transportation and communications, and trade relationships of the countries of Africa south of the Sahara.

The region has a huge debt because of all the money they were loaned by countries that are not in the continent Africa. Yet for the 18 poorest countries their debt has been canceled by G8 members, and Bono. Most of this money has been used to improved communication and transportation.

Chapter 22, Section 2

1. What are three reasons food shortages have occurred in parts of Africa south of the Sahara?

Three reasons are droughts, wars, and famine.

2. What are three of the steps African countries south of the Sahara are taking to protect their environment?

Three steps are planting new trees, laws protecting animals, and no more of the elephants are being killed.

Creative Writing: Famine and war are among the threats to the people of Africa south of the Sahara, and desertification and poaching are among the threats to the environment and wildlife. Write a paragraph describing how the threats are related, and how reducing the threats to the people can reduce the threats to environment and wildlife.

If threats stop people will stop killing animals. IF the threats to the animals and environment are reduced most of the debates about saving the areas will either stop soon or eventually fade. Until peace about saving the animals and environment is reached people will reduce their threats.

chapter 20 homework

Chapter 20, Section 1

1. How has the shifting of tectonic plates affected the development of the landforms of Africa south of the Sahara?

Tectonic plates have affected the development of landforms by either widening or closing the area. Making a plane bigger or a mountain range narrower.

2. How do landforms affect the water systems of Africa south of the Sahara?

Most of the water systems are not affected. Only by drought.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph about how landforms and water systems in Africa south of the Sahara cause problems for the nations in the region as they try to take advantage of their mineral resources.

The mineral resources in Africa are not distributed evenly throughout all the countries. One country may have more of this, and one may not have any. Also there is not enough money in the countries, for the development of other ways to produce energy. Countries struggle, yet also make it through.

Chapter 20, Section 2

1. In addition to rainfall, what are three of the geographic factors that affect climate in Africa south of the Sahara? Give examples.

Three examples are ocean currents, living by a coast can make the climate very mild and non changing. Wind patterns, they can blow dry dusty winds through out the environment. Also elevation, if the areas high enough the weather could be bad or good.

2. What are the main kinds of climate and vegetation found in Africa south of the Sahara?

The main type of climates are tropical wet, tropical dry, steppe, desertification, desert, and midlatitude climates. The vegetation found here are rain forests, grasslands, deserts, and fertile lands.

Creative Writing: The Great Plains in the United States and Canada and Africa’s Serengeti Plain are both vast grasslands. Write a paragraph comparing the two regions.

Both are the same because they both can produce crops. Both were once covered by grass. Both can support life because of the vegetation. Theses grasslands are like each other in so many ways.

chapter 20 homework

chapter 19 homework

Chapter 19, Section 1

1. How does physical geography affect farming and fishing in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

A lot of the land in North Africa is not suitable for farming. Yet most of the land in the Asia areas are better for farming yet most of the land is used for living. Most of the countries in this area use fish in their everyday diet. So fishing is big in this area.

2. How are improvements in transportation and communications changing life in the region?

Over the years many more motor ways have been installed with the growing number of vehicles. Also communications have developed because more of the local countries have gotten more advanced.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph comparing some of the similarities and differences in the ways people earn a living, communicate with each other, and travel in Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia and in the United States and Canada.

Around the middle east there are a lot of checkpoints that are present when you go into a certain area. Much like our borders going in and out of the country. Also most of the land in Africa is desert so there is really no use for it. But in America and Canada not a lot of the land is dessert so there is a use for most of the land in North America.

Chapter 19, Section 2

1. How have people in the region dealt with scarce water resources?

People have dealt with the scarce water resources in the area by collecting as much fresh water from springs, rivers, oases, aquifers, and desalination.

2. What are the causes and effects of three of the major environmental problems in the region?

The cause of diseases and the soil crisis from the Aswan high dam is the dam of the river. Another major crisis is the war. The causes are fights and the effects have been oil leakages that hurt the environment. The final problem is the shrinking of the Aral sea. The causes are pollution and over fishing. The effects are fish populations dieing down, and also the water level has dropped.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph agreeing or disagreeing with the following statement: It is necessary for all of the countries in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia to cooperate to develop plans and technologies to bring more freshwater to the region.

I disagree with that statement. Some countries have tried to bring water to their country and some countries have been lazy. So why should the countries that have invested many dollars into systems that transport water have to provide and develop plans for countries that are lazy.

chapter 17 homework

Chapter 17, Section 1

1. What land and water features dominate North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

There are many mountains that cover North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia. Also the Sahara desert covers most of northern Africa and southwest Asia. This area is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian ocean, Gulf of Oman, and both the Black and Caspian Sea.

2. Why is much of the world economically dependent on North Africa, Southwest Asia,and Central Asia?

Most of the world is dependent on North Africa, Southwest Asia,and Central Asia
because this area produces a lot of oil and natural gas. The rest of the world lacks this ability so they are heavily dependent on them.

Creative Writing: Agree or disagree with the statement: The supply of water in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia is more critical to the region’s security than the supply of oil.

I agree. Water will keep the people alive. Without the water there would be no people to drill the oil. Yet oil is one of the main money makers for that area. Without water there would be no way to survive, epically in those harsh conditions.

Chapter 17, Section 2

1. How do the climates of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia differ?

Most of north Africa is desert, also most of southwest Asia is desert. Yet there are the more tropical climates thrown in and around the desert area. Central Asia is also very desert, yet there is temperate grasslands to the north.

2. How are the agricultural activities of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia affected by the climate regions?

Since most of Africa and Southwest and Central Asia are deserts, farming is a challenge. So when a population develops around a river, like Egypt, the civilization is dependent on that water source to also grow the food.

Creative Writing: The steppe climate areas of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia, and the steppe climate in the Great Plains of the United States and Canada are similar. Cereal crops and livestock are important commodities in each region. What are some similarities and differences between the agricultural economies of each region?

Both areas have produced crops because of the area there in. Both areas have grass that can feed livestock that are grown to be sold around the world.

chapter 16 homework

Chapter 16, Section 1

1. How have agriculture, industry, transportation, and communications in Russia changed since the breakup of the Soviet Union?

Industry and agriculture have decreased since the break up of the soviet union but are starting to rise again. While communications and transportation have greatly increased.

2. What is Russia’s relationship to the global community?

Russia's relationship to the global community is that of a stable country. It has joined many groups with countries around the world. Even though it has borrowed money from other countries it has become a leading country in power and energy.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes how Russia has made the transition to a market economy.

During the soviet union all of Russia's businesses were owned by the government. Then when Mikhail Gorbachev came to power, he encouraged the public to take over and start owning their own businesses. Yet most of the country couldn't afford this, the change from government owned businesses was beginning.

Chapter 16, Section 2

1. How does Russia manage its natural resources?

Russia manages its natural resources by protecting forests, making sure the water does not get more polluted, and also protecting the animals that live wild through Russia.

2. What are the environmental challenges in Russia’s future?

The environmental challenges that face Russia in the future are less and less fish populations, also the destruction of wild animal reserves, and also flooding of Siberia.

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes how pollution has affected the lives of Russia’s people.

Pollution has changed the lives of Russian people by nuclear waste harming their lives. Nuclear radiation has caused many harmful diseases in people. Also since most of the water supplies of Russia are contaminated, people may need their water sources from other countries.

Chapter 15 assessment

Chapter 15, Section 1

1. How has the role of religion changed in post-Soviet Russia?

The role of religion has changed after the fall of soviet Russia, by most of Russia's population rediscovering their faith. Only 27.4 % of Russia today is still nonreligious.

2. What are Russia’s major ethnic groups?

Russia's major ethnic groups are the Slavs, Caucasian peoples, and the Turkic people.

Creative Writing: Pretend you are a Russian teenager attending high school. Write a short essay designed to persuade your parents—who attended high school during the Soviet era—that post-Soviet education is of higher quality.

The teachings of the Soviet leaders were based on their standards. While today the education is based on real facts and knowledge. During Soviet Russia people weren't allowed to speak their mind. When now we can discuss what we feel is right. So we are in fact getting to know the world and what other people think. Now in school we know different types of government and we can base our own opinions. School now is of much better quality than it was during the Soviet Russia.

Chapter 15, Section 2

1. Who were the ancestors of the ethnic Russians?

The ancestors of the ethnic Russians were Scandinavian warriors.

2. What were the causes of the Soviet Union’s collapse?

The causes of the Soviet Union's collapse were the weakening economy, trouble between workers wages and the privileges of the leaders.

Creative Writing: Write a brief essay that describes the United States’ role in the breakup of the Soviet Union. Be sure to include information about what happened, when it happened, why it happened, how it happened, and who was involved. Outside research may be necessary.

The United States' role in breaking up the soviet union was bringing in a different type of economy. This event was known as the Cold war. It happened around 1945 to 1948. This event wasn't fought directly it was fought between political leaders. This event happened mainly after the Russian revolution.