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.