Sunday, December 7, 2008
Chapter 13, Section 1
1. What are three of the reasons major economic changes are taking place in Europe? Answer: Three of the reasons major economic changes are taking place in Europe consist of: 1)Economic Activities, 2) Transportation&Communication ,and 3) Trade and Interdependence .
2. Identify changes in the economies, farming techniques, and communications in eastern Europe since the fall of communism in 1989. Answer: The changes in the economies, farming techniques and communications in eastern Europe since the fall of communism in 1989 consist of: 1) modernizing the equipment to decrease low crop yields, 2) increase in private ownership of land & food production, and 3) Networks in Europe began to be operated & linked together.
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph agreeing or disagreeing with the statement: As Europe develops a more unified, service-oriented economy, it is more important for nations to develop more efficient communications systems than to develop more efficient transportation systems.
Answer: I disagree. I believe that you need both communication and transportation systems to make a country a more unified, service-oriented economy. I think that because if your country didn't have a source of transportation how would you transport goods or supplies from coast to coast(town to town)? It would nearly rely on communication, which can rely on transportation. They are dependent on one another.
Chapter 13, Section 2 1. What are three of the ways industry and farming practices have affected Europe's environment? Answer: The three ways of industry and farming practices that have affected Europe's environment consist of: 1) dams, 2) dikes, and 3) soil erosion.
2. What steps have been taken by the European Union to protect Europe’s environment? Answer: The steps taken by the European Union to protect Europe's environment include: 1) setting strict emission regulations for industries& vehicles, and 2) required cleanup& protection of the environment.
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph to agree or disagree with the statement: The pollution laws and controls put in place by members of the European Union are all that is necessary to protect the environment in Europe today and in the future. Answer: I agree. I strongly believe that the European Union is trying everything possible to prevent pollution. They are being preventative and intelligent to saving their countries from trouble in the near future. The laws will help European civilians keep their cities more sanitary and their air fresh from factory chemicals.
