Thursday, June 6, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Chapter 24
Section 1
1. Which landform region covers the largest area of Southern Africa?
>Raised area
2. How does the cold ocean current off the Atlantic coast influence Southern Africa climates?
>Change in temperature
3.What are the two deserts in this region, and how are their environments different?
>Namib-worlds highest sand dumes, dry
4. Do you think Southern Africa's rivers are vital links between the region's interior and global trade? Why or why not?
>Yes, because it would speed up the trade.
5. Landforms: high areas and desserts
Climates: wet and dry
Resources: energy and minerals
Section 2
1. Which three European countries had colonies in southern Africa?
>Britain, Germany, Portugal
2. How were the cities of southern Africa established?
>
3. Why are European languages still used in several countries of southern Africa?
>Because the English influenced them and were forced to learn it after not having much choice
4. Why do you think nonwhite South Africans were so unwilling to accept the system of apartheid? Why do you think many whites wanted the system to continue? How did public policies change in the 1990's?
>Because it would only benefit the whites and not the non whites, it changed to benefit both.
5. Languages: Bantu, Sotho, Nguni
Religions: believed in ancestors, spirits
Land use: cities, seaport
Customs: still follow their religion
Compare: used by Africans, changed after the English arrived
Section 3
1. What makes South Africa the most economically develop country in the region?
> Richest country
2. What are some of the main cash crops grown on commercial farms in southern Africa?
> Tobacco
3. Why might governments in this region want to purse policies that encourage the development of a wide range of resources.
> because they are very successful
4. How might the countries of southern Africa protect and develop their tourist industries?
> Supporting its biodiversity
5. Rapid urban growth. Cause: Passing to generation
Poor nutrient. Cause: Poor country
Pollution. Cause: Government
Environmental damage. Cause: Pollution
Section 1
1. Which landform region covers the largest area of Southern Africa?
>Raised area
2. How does the cold ocean current off the Atlantic coast influence Southern Africa climates?
>Change in temperature
3.What are the two deserts in this region, and how are their environments different?
>Namib-worlds highest sand dumes, dry
4. Do you think Southern Africa's rivers are vital links between the region's interior and global trade? Why or why not?
>Yes, because it would speed up the trade.
5. Landforms: high areas and desserts
Climates: wet and dry
Resources: energy and minerals
Section 2
1. Which three European countries had colonies in southern Africa?
>Britain, Germany, Portugal
2. How were the cities of southern Africa established?
>
3. Why are European languages still used in several countries of southern Africa?
>Because the English influenced them and were forced to learn it after not having much choice
4. Why do you think nonwhite South Africans were so unwilling to accept the system of apartheid? Why do you think many whites wanted the system to continue? How did public policies change in the 1990's?
>Because it would only benefit the whites and not the non whites, it changed to benefit both.
5. Languages: Bantu, Sotho, Nguni
Religions: believed in ancestors, spirits
Land use: cities, seaport
Customs: still follow their religion
Compare: used by Africans, changed after the English arrived
Section 3
1. What makes South Africa the most economically develop country in the region?
> Richest country
2. What are some of the main cash crops grown on commercial farms in southern Africa?
> Tobacco
3. Why might governments in this region want to purse policies that encourage the development of a wide range of resources.
> because they are very successful
4. How might the countries of southern Africa protect and develop their tourist industries?
> Supporting its biodiversity
5. Rapid urban growth. Cause: Passing to generation
Poor nutrient. Cause: Poor country
Pollution. Cause: Government
Environmental damage. Cause: Pollution
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Cinco de mayo is a celebration celebrated on may fithfh. Yes very obvious, but whats not obvious is why we celebrate it. Cinco de mayo is when Mexicans defeated the French Army. This was their greatest victory in history. Yet, this celebration is mostly celebrated in the United States but barley in Mexico. Many people denied that black people helped and now society has made it seem that blacks and mexicans dont get along.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
CHAPTER 11
Central America and the Caribbean
Section 1
What climates types are found in Central America? What are some factors that influence these climates?
>Tropical climate and cold in the mountains
How and why does the physical geography of Martinique differ from that of the Cayman Islands?
>Martinique is an active volcano and Cayman Islands are form by volcanoes with no volcanoes.
Do you think that the region's climate should be considered a natural source? Why and why not?
>No, although it is natural it is not a source
Where are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes least likely to occur: Central America, the Greater Antilles, or Lesser Antilles? Why?
>Greater Antilles because it is an older area.
Region
>Landforms: Mountains, Cocos plate, Volcanoes, and islands.
>Climates: Wet, dry, warm, and sunny.
>Resources: Warm and sunny climate.
Section 2
What evidence of Spanish colonization remains in Central America today?
>Names and churches
How is the practice of agriculture similar in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama?
>Prominent suppliers of many products.
Why do you think the region surrounding the Panama Canal is generally prosperous and industrial?
>Because of the Tropical Rainforest surrounding that region and crops will grow well.
How do patterns of land use in Central America affect social, economic, and political conditions in the region?
>It causes conflict
Central American Countries ethnic makeup
>Belize:
>Costa Rica:
>El Salvador:
>Guatemala:
>Honduras:
>Nicaragua:
>Panama:
Section 3
What factors help to explain the high rate of emigration from some Caribbean islands?
>Money
How and why has the collapse of the Soviet Union affected the economy of Cuba?
>Cuba lost their strongest ally
Do you agree that emphasizing tourism is a good approach to economic growth in the Caribbean countries? Why or why not?
>Yes more tourism is more likely to bring more people and rise of population
How is the Caribbean's history reflected in its culture today?
>Culture is due on history
Compare and Contrast
>Caribbean islands:
>Both:
>Countries of Central America:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Channel 1 news
I think the brothers should be in jail, but question therarly. Maybe they were forced since many people said that they werent capable of doing that the should be asked more questions. Many cops just for one 19 year old is stupid. Many crimals could of robbed while most of the cops are some where else.
It was sad that the bomb at Texas caused many deaths and injuries.
An earthquake at China thousonds of people dead, injuried, and lost. Very sad. Seeing so many buildings collapsed and homes lost make me sad that so many people died under it or lost.
I think bees dying is a bad thing and may end up with low food supply. Human activity is the problems of the extinshion.
I think the brothers should be in jail, but question therarly. Maybe they were forced since many people said that they werent capable of doing that the should be asked more questions. Many cops just for one 19 year old is stupid. Many crimals could of robbed while most of the cops are some where else.
It was sad that the bomb at Texas caused many deaths and injuries.
An earthquake at China thousonds of people dead, injuried, and lost. Very sad. Seeing so many buildings collapsed and homes lost make me sad that so many people died under it or lost.
I think bees dying is a bad thing and may end up with low food supply. Human activity is the problems of the extinshion.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
CHAPTER 10
MEXICO
SECTION 1
What three mountain ranges border the Mexican Plateau?
>The Sierra Madre Occidental, the Sierra Madre Oriental, and the Cordillera Neo-Volcánica.
Why does the Yucatan Peninsula have sinkholes?
>Because it contains a lot of limestone.
Why are the western sides of Mexico's mountains drier than the eastern sides?
>Winds blow from the west and pushes it to the mountain to drop rain.
What geographical factors do you think might benefit industrial growth in Mexico?
>Because Mexico is close to the Atlantic and Pacific ocean which is good for growth.
Mexico's
>Landform: Mountains, Volcanoes, Narrow valleys, Isthmus, Plateau, caves, and sinkholes.
>Climate: dry, rainfall, humid, cold,
>Resources: mineral, silver, oil, natural gas, and petroleum.
SECTION 2
What powerful empire ruled much of what is now Mexico at the time of Spanish arrival?
>The Aztecs
What were the two most important economic activities of colonial Mexico?
>Silver mining and ranching.
What agreement has lowered trade barriers between Mexico and the rest of North America? When was it signed?
>The final provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) were fully implemented on January 1, 2008. Launched on January 1, 1994.
In what ways did Spanish colonization shape Mexican culture? How did precolonial beliefs shape the practice of Christianity in Mexico?
>Because they way the change affected it. It was passed down to people.
Mexican history:
>1519: Spanish arrived
>1810: Mexicans started to revolt against Spanish
>1821: Mexico won their Independence
>1848: Mexico lost what is now Texas to the United States in a war.
>1910-1920: Mexican revolution
>1992: Farmers won the right to sell their land
>1994: NAFTA was launched
>2008: NAFTA was implemented
SECTION 3
What geographical features make Mexico City's pollution problems worse?
>Mountains
Why is migration to the United States a disadvantage for the Mexican economy?
>It's legal yet illegal, and takes skilled workers away.
In what ways is Mexico both a rich country and a poor country?
>Rich because of their Oil and natural gas, oil refineries, pipelines, petrochemical complexes, port facilities, and fertilizer plants. And poor because people live without electricity, sewers, and safe water supply.
How might economic progress help increase political stability in Mexico?
>It will increase the population and people wont have to leave.
Region:
>Greater Mexico City: Monumental government buildings, largest university, great theaters , and museums.
>Central Mexico: Colonial mining, ranching centers.
>Gulf lowlands and southern Mexico: Growing sugarcanes, deposits of oil and natural gas, transportation, and poor telephone service.
>Northern Mexico: Factories and commercial farms draw migrant workers, tourism, mining, and cattle ranching.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Section 1 and 2
Section 1
1) What are examples of functional, formal, and perceptual regions?
>An example of Formal region would be Sahel in Africa. An example of functional region is a city transit system. An example for perceptual region is "back home".
2) What six essential elements are used to organize the study of geography?
> The world in Spatial Term, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems, Enviornment and Society, and The uses of Geography.
3) How is the study of human geography different from the study of physical geography?
>Human geography is based on humans and physical geography focus on the physical appearance.
4) What do you think a "geographical approach" to studying an issue might be?
>It might cause the whole geography to change.
5) Jobs in Geography:
Section 2
1) What do the letters N, S, E, and W mean when they accompany labels for latitude and longitude?
>North, South, East, and West.
2) What regional features are found on special maps at the beginning of each unit throughout this textbook?
>
3) Why are population pyramids sometimes called age-structure diagrams?
>
4) What
1) What are examples of functional, formal, and perceptual regions?
>An example of Formal region would be Sahel in Africa. An example of functional region is a city transit system. An example for perceptual region is "back home".
2) What six essential elements are used to organize the study of geography?
> The world in Spatial Term, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems, Enviornment and Society, and The uses of Geography.
3) How is the study of human geography different from the study of physical geography?
>Human geography is based on humans and physical geography focus on the physical appearance.
4) What do you think a "geographical approach" to studying an issue might be?
>It might cause the whole geography to change.
5) Jobs in Geography:
- Governmental Agencies
- United States Geological Survey (USGS)
- Business
- Schools
Section 2
1) What do the letters N, S, E, and W mean when they accompany labels for latitude and longitude?
>North, South, East, and West.
2) What regional features are found on special maps at the beginning of each unit throughout this textbook?
>
3) Why are population pyramids sometimes called age-structure diagrams?
>
4) What
Friday, February 8, 2013
Page 22
Chapter 1 Section 1, 2 Review Questions
Section 1
1) What are two main branches in the study of geography?
>Cartography and Meterology
2) What six essentials elements help us organize the study of geography?
>The world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography.
3) How are the three kinds of regions defined?
>Formal, functional, and perceptual regions.
Section 2
4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the three main map projections?
>Used to create flat maps. And the disadvantages are that they would exaggerated in size.
5) What are six kinds of special purpose maps?
>Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, Conic Projection, and Flat-plane projection.
Thinking Critically
1) How are formal, functional, and perceptual regions different from each other?
>Formal regions has one or more features that make it different from the rest. Functional regions are regions that are linked together and function as a unit. Perceptual regions are regions that reflect human feelings and attitudes.
2) How would the six essential elements help you organize the study of your community's geography?
>It makes our life easier by helping us locate where we want to go or where we are located?
3) How might different perspectives affect the way different people perceive the region around your community?
>There is more different regions and its affected by people's beliefs.
Thinking Critically
1) How are formal, functional, and perceptual regions different from each other?
>Formal regions has one or more features that make it different from the rest. Functional regions are regions that are linked together and function as a unit. Perceptual regions are regions that reflect human feelings and attitudes.
2) How would the six essential elements help you organize the study of your community's geography?
>It makes our life easier by helping us locate where we want to go or where we are located?
3) How might different perspectives affect the way different people perceive the region around your community?
>There is more different regions and its affected by people's beliefs.
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