Chapter 33, Section 1
1. What major indigenous groups live in Australia and New Zealand?
The major indigenous groups that live in Australia and New Zealand include the Aborigines and the Maori.
2. How does the standard of living in the urban areas of Australia and New Zealand
compare with that of the more rural areas?
The standard of living in the urban areas of Australia and New Zealand compared to the rural areas is sort of low because the majority of the early population was nomadic.
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.
The people that first migrated to the land, long long ago, consist of the Aborigines and the Maori. They most likely traveled over the land bridges during the Ice Age and used well traveled routes to seek seasonal food sources and water.
Chapter 33, Section 2
1. How does everyday life in the region reflect cultural diversity?
Everyday life in the region reflects the cultural diversity because it shows what type of things a person or believer of that culture/religion is required to do daily and how different one culture can be when compared to another!
2. How did European colonization adversely impact the region?
The European Colonization adversely impacted the region because of the diseases they brought with them that the indigenous people had not known about which lead to many deaths, the diversity of the cultures lead to violent ethnic conflicts, and they wanted to change the means of the indigenous people to be of all European customs!
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.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
chapter 32 homework!
Chapter 32, Section 1
1. How do mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand?
Mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand. Australian mountains are much lower in elevation compared to New Zealand (1,219m to 3,754m). The Plateus of the two islands differ because Australia's Western Plateua covers 2/3 of the island. New Zealand's central plateau is constructed from volcanic stone. This plateau is also home to several hot springs and active volcanoes. The lowlands can be differentiated by their climates, soil fertilityand geographical regions such as grassland/desert or that Australia's has a hidden basin beneath it!
2. How have volcanoes and continental shelves formed the islands of Oceania?
Volcanoes have formed the islands of Oceania by shaping them with the building up of coral reefs. Continental shelves have formed the islands of Oceania by the rising/ folding movements, which created the larger islands.
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 believe that the North Island would be the best choice to visit on a vacation. I think that because it has rolling hillsides, sandy beaches, forests, and rich soils. It would also be better because you could visit the hot springs or the volcanoes for a hike!
Chapter 32, Section 2
1. What geographic extremes create the differences in climates and vegetation of Australia, Oceania, and New Zealand?
The Geographic extremes that create the differences in climates and vegatation of Australia, Oceania and New Zealand consist of: the amount of rainfall in the tropical climates, deserts in the interior, and midlatitude temperatures in the grasslands, scrub, and mixed forests along the eastern, southern, and southwestern coastlines.
2. Why does most of Oceania have a tropical rain forest climate?
Most of Oceania has a tropical rain forest climate because it lies between the equator and the tropic of capricorn.
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.
Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located on Australia's northeastern coast. It is the world's larges coral reef. The reef is home to a multitude of fish and other spectacular marine life. This is something you would have to see for yourself...not just in a magazine! Come join us on a tour through the underwater see caves and the great reefs that will open your eyes up to the unknown waters!
1. How do mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand?
Mountains, plateaus, and lowlands differ in Australia and New Zealand. Australian mountains are much lower in elevation compared to New Zealand (1,219m to 3,754m). The Plateus of the two islands differ because Australia's Western Plateua covers 2/3 of the island. New Zealand's central plateau is constructed from volcanic stone. This plateau is also home to several hot springs and active volcanoes. The lowlands can be differentiated by their climates, soil fertilityand geographical regions such as grassland/desert or that Australia's has a hidden basin beneath it!
2. How have volcanoes and continental shelves formed the islands of Oceania?
Volcanoes have formed the islands of Oceania by shaping them with the building up of coral reefs. Continental shelves have formed the islands of Oceania by the rising/ folding movements, which created the larger islands.
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 believe that the North Island would be the best choice to visit on a vacation. I think that because it has rolling hillsides, sandy beaches, forests, and rich soils. It would also be better because you could visit the hot springs or the volcanoes for a hike!
Chapter 32, Section 2
1. What geographic extremes create the differences in climates and vegetation of Australia, Oceania, and New Zealand?
The Geographic extremes that create the differences in climates and vegatation of Australia, Oceania and New Zealand consist of: the amount of rainfall in the tropical climates, deserts in the interior, and midlatitude temperatures in the grasslands, scrub, and mixed forests along the eastern, southern, and southwestern coastlines.
2. Why does most of Oceania have a tropical rain forest climate?
Most of Oceania has a tropical rain forest climate because it lies between the equator and the tropic of capricorn.
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.
Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located on Australia's northeastern coast. It is the world's larges coral reef. The reef is home to a multitude of fish and other spectacular marine life. This is something you would have to see for yourself...not just in a magazine! Come join us on a tour through the underwater see caves and the great reefs that will open your eyes up to the unknown waters!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Chapter 31 Homework
Chapter 31, Section 1
1. Why is rice farming the most important agricultural activity in Southeast Asia?
Rice farming is the most important agricultural activity in Southeast Asia because: 1) it is the main food source for the region, and 2) it is a major export product!
2. Why are the countries in the region industrializing at different rates?
The countries in the region are industrializing at different rates because of many different reasons. A few of these reasons include Diverse economic activities(Malaysia), Economic booms(Thailand&Philippines), Political instability& terrorist attacks(Indonesia), and Wars(Laos/Vietnam/Cambodia).
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph describing how the economies of Southeast Asia are becoming more interdependent. What factors are driving this change?
The economies of Southeast Asia are becoming more interdependent because of two organizations and political and economic developments. The two organizations that are increasing the interdependence among the Southeastern Asian region consist of: 1)Asian Development Bank (ADB), and 2)Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN). Theses two organizations were formed to promote and improve regional development, trade and economic stability.
Chapter 31, Section 2
1. What dangers are posed by volcanoes, floods, and typhoons in Southeast Asia?
There are great dangers that are posed by volcanoes, floods and typhoons in Southeast Asia. Volcanoes are dangerous because the majority of the volcanic mountains are active, meaning that eruptions would take lives, and possibly cause shifts in the natural weather patterns. Floods are dangerous because most in Southeast Asia are called "flash floods" meaning they are unpredictable. These floods take hundreds of lives and ruin millions of crops each year. Lastly, Typhoons are dangerous because of their extremely powerful winds that can reach up to 150 to 180 miles per hour! Some can cause extremely high waves...TSUNAMI!!!Ahhhhhhh!=/
2. How has economic progress increased environmental pollution in the region?
Economic progress increased environmental pollution in the region by increase of industrial waste, it has pushed the region to its maximum carrying capacity....causing problems to find adequate water and food supplies.
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.
I think the most important challenge of both natural and man-made challenges that the people of Southeast Asia must face is the pollution to their water supply. If their water supply is put to waste because it becomes contaminated, all of the peoples lives are at stake. Yes they probably could import water from a near by country that is willing to lend a hand for them to grasp onto... but not without a price tag on it! I also think that it is an issue how big the cities are getting ESPECIALLY BANGKOK! Bangkok is being pushed to its limits with its population constantly increasing with industrialization, but there will not be enough supplies in food and water...maybe even jobs to support the growing city. This will be a impeding issue that will not go away until it is solved!
1. Why is rice farming the most important agricultural activity in Southeast Asia?
Rice farming is the most important agricultural activity in Southeast Asia because: 1) it is the main food source for the region, and 2) it is a major export product!
2. Why are the countries in the region industrializing at different rates?
The countries in the region are industrializing at different rates because of many different reasons. A few of these reasons include Diverse economic activities(Malaysia), Economic booms(Thailand&Philippines), Political instability& terrorist attacks(Indonesia), and Wars(Laos/Vietnam/Cambodia).
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph describing how the economies of Southeast Asia are becoming more interdependent. What factors are driving this change?
The economies of Southeast Asia are becoming more interdependent because of two organizations and political and economic developments. The two organizations that are increasing the interdependence among the Southeastern Asian region consist of: 1)Asian Development Bank (ADB), and 2)Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN). Theses two organizations were formed to promote and improve regional development, trade and economic stability.
Chapter 31, Section 2
1. What dangers are posed by volcanoes, floods, and typhoons in Southeast Asia?
There are great dangers that are posed by volcanoes, floods and typhoons in Southeast Asia. Volcanoes are dangerous because the majority of the volcanic mountains are active, meaning that eruptions would take lives, and possibly cause shifts in the natural weather patterns. Floods are dangerous because most in Southeast Asia are called "flash floods" meaning they are unpredictable. These floods take hundreds of lives and ruin millions of crops each year. Lastly, Typhoons are dangerous because of their extremely powerful winds that can reach up to 150 to 180 miles per hour! Some can cause extremely high waves...TSUNAMI!!!Ahhhhhhh!=/
2. How has economic progress increased environmental pollution in the region?
Economic progress increased environmental pollution in the region by increase of industrial waste, it has pushed the region to its maximum carrying capacity....causing problems to find adequate water and food supplies.
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.
I think the most important challenge of both natural and man-made challenges that the people of Southeast Asia must face is the pollution to their water supply. If their water supply is put to waste because it becomes contaminated, all of the peoples lives are at stake. Yes they probably could import water from a near by country that is willing to lend a hand for them to grasp onto... but not without a price tag on it! I also think that it is an issue how big the cities are getting ESPECIALLY BANGKOK! Bangkok is being pushed to its limits with its population constantly increasing with industrialization, but there will not be enough supplies in food and water...maybe even jobs to support the growing city. This will be a impeding issue that will not go away until it is solved!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Chapter 29 homework=]
Chapter 29, Section 1
1. What makes up the physical geography of Southeast Asia?
The physical geography of Southeast Asia is mainly mountains, volcanoes and rivers. The mountain ranges include the Bilauktaung Range, the Arakan Yoma Range and the Annam Cordillera. The volcanoes form a section of the "Ring of Fire", some of the most active and famous ones are Gunung Merapi and Mount Pinatube. Southeast Asia's Rivers consist of the Irrawaddy, the Chao Phraya, the red, and the Mekong.
2. How do rich natural resources affect Southeast Asia’s economy?
Southeast Asia's economy is effected by the rich resources because it supplies the region with a great amount of fossil fuels to export, which gives them control on oil, coal, and natural gases.
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes at least one way that the people of Southeast Asia depend on its waterways.
In Southeast Asia, water ways are the main means of transportation, communication, and a place to find food! They depend on the water ways soo much because the region is mainly made up of islands or Peninsulas, making it quite tough to drive a car across a great gap between islands that is filled by water!
Chapter 29, Section 2
1. What weather pattern influences the region’s climates?
The weather patterns that influence the region's climates include: rainfall, winter and summer monsoons.
2. What are the region’s main climate types?
The region's main climate types include Tropical wet, Tropical dry, Humid Subtrobical, and a small section of Highland!
Creative Writing: Think about the pros and cons of Singapore’s change from a dense rainforest 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.
Pros:
1. What makes up the physical geography of Southeast Asia?
The physical geography of Southeast Asia is mainly mountains, volcanoes and rivers. The mountain ranges include the Bilauktaung Range, the Arakan Yoma Range and the Annam Cordillera. The volcanoes form a section of the "Ring of Fire", some of the most active and famous ones are Gunung Merapi and Mount Pinatube. Southeast Asia's Rivers consist of the Irrawaddy, the Chao Phraya, the red, and the Mekong.
2. How do rich natural resources affect Southeast Asia’s economy?
Southeast Asia's economy is effected by the rich resources because it supplies the region with a great amount of fossil fuels to export, which gives them control on oil, coal, and natural gases.
Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes at least one way that the people of Southeast Asia depend on its waterways.
In Southeast Asia, water ways are the main means of transportation, communication, and a place to find food! They depend on the water ways soo much because the region is mainly made up of islands or Peninsulas, making it quite tough to drive a car across a great gap between islands that is filled by water!
Chapter 29, Section 2
1. What weather pattern influences the region’s climates?
The weather patterns that influence the region's climates include: rainfall, winter and summer monsoons.
2. What are the region’s main climate types?
The region's main climate types include Tropical wet, Tropical dry, Humid Subtrobical, and a small section of Highland!
Creative Writing: Think about the pros and cons of Singapore’s change from a dense rainforest 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.
Pros:
- It created a successful, thriving economy
- It replaced most of the natural habitats for the inhabitants of the great lush rainforest.
- It denounced the region to be one of two cities in the world to have a tropical rainforest in the boundaries!!!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Chapter 28 hw
Chapter 28, Section 1
1. Governments and economies are closely related in East Asia. Economies include market systems, shown in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan , which are democratic. North Korean government is a rigid command system. And the democratic ruled Tibet and communist China have moved from command economies to mixed economies.
2. Agriculture is an economic activity that plays an important role in east Asia.
Creative Writing: I agree with what the United states did. Of course China should get full trading privileges. I mean, China creates most of the worlds goods. When do you look down at something you just bought and not see ' Made in China ' printed on it? It's rare. China produces: textiles, clothing, footwear, toys, and plastics, to name a few. SO obviously they are gonna need full trading rights.
Chapter 28, Section 1
1. The increase in economic growth and increased standard of living has called for more electric power than before. The burning of fossil fuels is the primary source of power.
2. Natural disasters that east Asia can face are: flooding, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
Creative Writing: East Asian countries are taking action to clean up the environment. For example Japan is ahead of all other auto manufacturers in producing fuel cells with no emissions, they also have the worlds strictest environmental laws.
1. Governments and economies are closely related in East Asia. Economies include market systems, shown in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan , which are democratic. North Korean government is a rigid command system. And the democratic ruled Tibet and communist China have moved from command economies to mixed economies.
2. Agriculture is an economic activity that plays an important role in east Asia.
Creative Writing: I agree with what the United states did. Of course China should get full trading privileges. I mean, China creates most of the worlds goods. When do you look down at something you just bought and not see ' Made in China ' printed on it? It's rare. China produces: textiles, clothing, footwear, toys, and plastics, to name a few. SO obviously they are gonna need full trading rights.
Chapter 28, Section 1
1. The increase in economic growth and increased standard of living has called for more electric power than before. The burning of fossil fuels is the primary source of power.
2. Natural disasters that east Asia can face are: flooding, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
Creative Writing: East Asian countries are taking action to clean up the environment. For example Japan is ahead of all other auto manufacturers in producing fuel cells with no emissions, they also have the worlds strictest environmental laws.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
chapter 27 hw
Chapter 27, Section 1
1. East Asia's ideas and traditions originated from the Shang dynasty in the valley of the Wei River.
2. Most people in China speak the Mandarin dialect of the Han Chinese language, this is very different from western languages because the letters represent sounds not letters.
Creative Writting: Before the "Great Leap Foward" only the rich learned to read and write and got an education. However China's communist government is pushing to get their literacy rate up and more children are educated. Also health care has gotten much better and life expectancy has gone up to above 70 years.
Chapter 27, Section 2
1. Japan has a population of roughly 875 people per sq. mile. About 78% of Japan's people live in the coastal urban areas. Japan is home to Tokyo which is the world's most populous area.
2. Japan used diplomacy and military force to build an empire around the 1900s. The empire ended in 1945 when they surrendered to the Allies.
Creative Writing: Two ways that Japan has been influenced by other countries is baseball and writing techniques. Baseball which is a western sport from the USA is a very popular sport in Japan. Also the Japanese borrowed words and writing from the Chinese. They have also picked up western languages such as English.
Chapter 27, Section 3
1. When Korea first interacted with the west they reacted with an interesting response. They adopted a closed-door isolationist policy to keep out foreign powers.
2. The Korean way of life is largely based on Confucianism.
Creative Writing: The Korea's cultural divergence occured due to their distinctly different political and economic systems. This has effected: language, educatioin, economy, and just overall living.
1. East Asia's ideas and traditions originated from the Shang dynasty in the valley of the Wei River.
2. Most people in China speak the Mandarin dialect of the Han Chinese language, this is very different from western languages because the letters represent sounds not letters.
Creative Writting: Before the "Great Leap Foward" only the rich learned to read and write and got an education. However China's communist government is pushing to get their literacy rate up and more children are educated. Also health care has gotten much better and life expectancy has gone up to above 70 years.
Chapter 27, Section 2
1. Japan has a population of roughly 875 people per sq. mile. About 78% of Japan's people live in the coastal urban areas. Japan is home to Tokyo which is the world's most populous area.
2. Japan used diplomacy and military force to build an empire around the 1900s. The empire ended in 1945 when they surrendered to the Allies.
Creative Writing: Two ways that Japan has been influenced by other countries is baseball and writing techniques. Baseball which is a western sport from the USA is a very popular sport in Japan. Also the Japanese borrowed words and writing from the Chinese. They have also picked up western languages such as English.
Chapter 27, Section 3
1. When Korea first interacted with the west they reacted with an interesting response. They adopted a closed-door isolationist policy to keep out foreign powers.
2. The Korean way of life is largely based on Confucianism.
Creative Writing: The Korea's cultural divergence occured due to their distinctly different political and economic systems. This has effected: language, educatioin, economy, and just overall living.
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