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!
