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

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