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Unit 1 - Exploring Geography

1. Name the 5 themes of Geography? The 5 themes of geography are location, movement, place, interaction, region.

2. Which two continents are bordered on the West by the Atlantic Ocean? The two continents are North and South America which are bordered on the West by the Atlantic Ocean.

3. How much is Earth's surface water? More than 70% of Earth's surface is water.

4. What are four layers of Earth? The four layers of Earth are the inner core, outer core, the mantle, the crust, and core.

5. What is the difference between weathering and erosion? Weathering is the process of breaking rock down into smaller pieces and erosion is the movement of weath- ered materials, such as soil, sand, and gravel, from one place to another.

6. What are two kinds of weathering? The two kinds of weathering is mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

Unit 2 - Weather and Climate

1. Name 3 things that effect climate? 3 things that effect the climate are latitude, ocean currents, and precipitation.

2. Map skills in what directions do the prevailing winds move in low latitudes? They occur in regular and predictable patterns and influence the climate of regions near them.

3. What are 4 main Eco-systems? The 4 main Eco-systems are forest, grassland, desert, and tundra.

4. Chart skills what kind of plants are found in chaparral forests? The kinds of plant that are found in a chaparral forest is small evergreen trees and low bushes.

Unit 3 - Population and Culture

1. In what kinds of places would you expect to find the greatest population density? I would expect to find the greatest population density where there would be a lot of fresh water, a lot of crops, and places that have a good reputation.

2. What was the world's population in 1950? The world's population in 1950 was about 2 billion.

3. How is the way a monarch gets power different from the leader of a democratic country? Monarchs are hereditary rulers who were born into the ruling family and a democratic leader is elected by the people.

4. In which Eco-system is the government most involved? In command economy.

Unit 4 - Resources and Land Use

1. How can recycling help with the problem of some nonrenewable resources? Recycling can help with nonrenewable resources because oil can be turned into plastic.

2. Why might a manufacturer prefer to depend on water power instead of oil? They might want to depend on water power instead of oil because water power uses the energy of falling water to create energy.

3. How does subsistence farming differ from commercial farming? Subsistence farming is where they grow only enough for their own family or village. Commercial farming is where farmers raise crops and animals to be sold for profit.

4. What type of economic activity is firefighting? Firefighting is the tertiary economic activity.

The main issue is Clear cutting, that is where they come in and clear places/land by cutting trees.
 * a)** What is the main issue or problem related to natural resources


 * b)** Who is involved in the controversy? Controversy arises when two or more people or groups of people have conflicting ideas about the same issue. List all the people or groups who have a different opinion on the issue

groups of people who have different ideas or opions on clear cutting are: >  **c)** What are the arguments? Briefly describe each person or group’s point of view The arguments:
 * activists who are trying to put a stop to the practice
 * Conservatives
 * forestry experts
 * Society of American Foresters
 * **Activists,Conservatives**-argue that Clear cutting has a serious unhealthy impact on the environment. They argue that it alters rivers and lakes,alters the water cycle, destroys habitat for animals, and the quality of the atmosphere.
 * **Society of American Foresters-** argues that clear cutting is the right thing. They argue that clear cutting is an effective way to manage the forests and produce desired conditions. They also say that it is the best method to use.
 * d)** What are the benefits or advantages to each group’s point of view? Briefly explain
 * The advantages of the activists and conservatives point of view is that there will be no habitats,land, or air messed up because there will be no clear cutting.
 * The advantages in the groups that support clear cutting, is that they get to have cleared places.

e) What are the drawbacks or problems for each point of view? Briefly explain The disadvantage of there point of view is that the Forest's will over grow. The disadvantages to the group's point of clear cutting is that they get complaints from conservatives and activists.

f) What are some other possible solutions, or ways of dealing with this issue I say just leave it as it is. We need clear cutting at times. The people that do the clear cutting maybe they could just be more respectful but other than that I believe we should leave as is.

g) In your opinion, what is the best solution to this problem? Keep in mind both future availability of this resource and the importance of a healthy environment. Remember to give support for your answer

In my opinion the best solution for the problem is too, just continue Clear cutting. I think that clear cutting in some cases is a necessary thing to do. But i also think that when they do clear cutting, the people who are supervising it should be aware of what they are taking down. Like if they have to take certain type of trees the need to replant them.

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Unit 5 - Intro. to the United States Canada

1. Name two features shared by the United States and Canada. Two features the U.S and Canada share are long life expectancies and extensive education systems.

2. Which oceans boarder the United States and Canada? The oceans that boarder the U.S and Canada are Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic.

3. Name 3 resources that have helped the United States become healthy. 3 natural resources that helped the U.S get wealthy is rich soils, forests, and fossil fuel.

4. What 4 factors have contributed to the economic success in the United States? The 4 factors that have contributed are rich natural resources, good systems of transportation, free enterprise systems, and hard working people

5. Why did the first U.S cities develop near the Atlantic Ocean? The first U.S cities developed near the Atlantic Ocean because of shipping goods.

6. Which place serves the smallest areas? The place that serves the smallest areas are spread out farms and houses.

Unit 7 - Regions of the United States

1. Name 2 ways that rivers were important in helping the Northeast to grow? The rivers were important in helping the Northeast to grow by trade and business.

2. Which 7 states of the Northeast border the Atlantic Ocean? The 7 states that border the Atlantic Ocean are New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massechusets, Rhode Island, New Hampsire, and Maryland.

3. What are two reasons for the South's rapid growth? Two reasons for the South's rapid growth are in search of jobs and the mild climate also attracted tourists and retired people.

4. Which states border the Gulf of Mexico? The states that border the Gulf of Mexico are Texas, Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

5. Why is the Midwest call "the nation's breakfast"? The Midwest is called that because the region’s farms are among the most productive in the world.

6. Which 6 states of the Midwest border the Great Lakes? The 6 states that border the Great Lakes are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Illiois, and Indiana.

7. How does L.A provide enough water for its' population? L.A bring in water through aqueducts, pipes that carry water over long distances for enough water for its' population.

8. What Ocean borders the West? The Ocean that borders the West is The Pasific.

Unit 8 - Canada

1. In which region do more than half of Canada's people live? In the heart of Canada is where more than half the Canadians live.

2. What are Canada's three Prairie Providences? Canada's three prairie providences are Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

3. What do separatistis in Quebec want? The separatistis wants Quebec to withdraw from the rest of Canada.

4. What country in Europe is the original place of origin for most Canadians? France

5. What challenge does Canada face in developing its natural resources? One challenge Canada faces is extracting natural resources with- out harming the environment.

6. Which Country has a higher per capita GDP? The United States have a higher per capita GDP

Unit 9

1. What are three different economic systems in Latin America? A market economy,command economy and a traditional economy.

2. What bodies of water border Central America? Pacific, Caribbean sea, and Gulf of Mexico.

Unit 10

1. In what part of Mexico do most of its people live? Urban areas plato

2. What Peninsula is in northwestern Mexico? bahai California

3. Name two of America's most important industries oil and tourism

4. What are the three cultures that make up Mexico today? Ancient India, Modern Mexican, colonial Spanish,

Unit 11 1. What is the main occupation of most people in Central America? For poor people it is farming, for wealthy it is being plantation owners. But the main one is Farming. subsisting farming.

2. Which five countries of Central america border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea? Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala. 3.Which islands get more rain, wind-ward islands or leeward islands Wind ward Islands.

4. What bodies of water surround the Caribbean Islands? Caribbean sea and atlantic Ocean.

Unit 12 1. What region is Brazil's economic heartland? Amazon Basin, South EAST 2. What city is located on the Amazon River? Manaus

3. What has Brazil done to encourage the development of the country's interior region? the government gave away land and mining permits, built steel mills, thousand miles of road.

4. How did the percentage of people living in cities change from 1974 to 1994 It increases by 18 percent.

Unit 13 1. Which county in the northern tropics is rich in oil? Venezuela 2. What is the name for the climate zone where coffee is grown? Terrea Tamplada 3. Which of the andean counrties has the smallest indian population? Chile

4. Which of the Andean countries has the smallest population? Suriname

What is the wealthiest counrty of South America?
Argetina

6. In What countries is the Gran chaco located? Paraguay, Bolivia., Argentina

= Unit 14=

1 - Why is Western Europe one of the most densely populated regions in the world? Economic growth 2 - According to the map, to which Western European country have Turkish citizens migrated? Germany

=Unit 15 The British Isles and Nordic Nations=

1 - What part of England is a center of industry? England

2 - What places make up the United Kingdom? Scotland,Ireland.

3 - Where do most people live in Scotland? Central Lowlands

4 - **Chart Skills:** Which part of the United Kingdom has the second largest population? England

5 - What religions divide the people of Ireland? Irish Protestants and Catholics

6 - **Time Line Skills**: In what year did the Republic of Ireland become independent? 1949

7 - What is a mixed economy? the government operates some businesses, and private companies operate others.

Finland, Sweden, Norway.
 * 8 - Map Skills** Which three Nordic nations have land that lies north of the Arctic Circle?

**Unit 16 Central Western Europe

1. Where is the center of France’s manufacturing region? Paris Basin 2. What countries of Central Western Europe border France? Belgiuam, German, Lexingburg, and Switzerland. 3 - Why is the Ruhr Valley important to Germany rich in coal produces most of the iron and steel. The alps 5 - How do the Dutch use the land they took from the sea? Use the land for agriculture. Germany ** 7 - Which war brought an end to the Austro-Hungarian Empire? World war 1 101,00
 * 4 - Map Skills** What mountain range is in southern Germany?
 * 6 - Chart Skills** Which Benelux country has the largest population?
 * 8 - Graph Skills** About how many refugees have gone to Switzerland?

**Unit 17 Mediterranean Europe  On what peninsula are Spain and Portugal located? Iberian Peninsula **

Italy has the highest population and Portugal
=Unit 18 INTRODUCTION TO CENTRAL EUROPE AND NORTHERN EURASIA=

Russia
**Unit 19 Central and Eastern Europe  1 - What helped Poles keep their national identity? Their attatchment to the land and religion.

**Map Skills **Why do you think Gdan ́sk is an important city?**

Because its right on the bay, an important place for trading and shipping. 3 - What united these countries in the years after World War II? the Soviet Union placed a Communist government in Czechoslovakia\

4 - **Map Skills** What river forms part of the border between Slovakia and Hungary? Donube River

- What does the word balkanize mean? or balkanisation is a geopolitical term originally used to describe the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.

6 - **Chart Skills** How many countries have been created since Yugoslavia broke up? Six

7 - What have the Baltic states done since independence to improve their economies? privatized industries and encouraged foreign invest- ment and trade. They have also begun to diversify, or increase the variety of, their industries.

8 - **Chart Skills** What is the largest nation in the Baltic states and border nations region? What is the smallest? Ukraine and moldova

**Unit 20 Russia

1 - What is chernozem? Black colored soil. 2 - **Map Skills **What is the capital of Russia?** 3 - What policies did the Russian gov- ernment establish during the late 1980s? set up a series of monarchs, called czars, to rule the land. 4 - **Time Line Skills **What happened in 1237 in Russia? Mongols overrun Kievan State How many people living in Russia consider themselves Russian? More than 80% **Chart Skills **Which nation has a stronger economy—Russia or the United States? Why? The United States, Consumer goods are scarce and unemployment is high in russia**
 * Moscow

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal;">**Unit 21 INTRODUCTION TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ASIA**

1 - What three monotheistic religions began in Southwest Asia? Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 2 - **Map Skills** Which four Central and Southwest Asian countries bor- der the Caspian Sea? Geogia, Turkmenistan,Armenia,Azerbaijan

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal;">**Unit 22 The Caucasus and Central Asia <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">What is genocide? <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> is the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group. 2 - **Chart Skills **Which nation’s pop- ulation will increase the least by 2025?** = = Armenia - What is the most practiced religion in Central Asia? Islamic 4 - **Map Skills** What Central Asian country is the largest? KAzakhstan

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal;">**unit 23 The Countries of Southwest Asia**

What two groups claimed Palestine? Jewish and Arab
 * Chart Skills** What countries became British mandates?

3 - How has the land of Israel been changed? fertile farmland 4 - **Map Skills** What four countries border Israel? Egypt, Syria,Israel, Lebabon

How did war hurt agriculture in Jordan? Jordan lost its fertile farmland on the West Bank to Israel, they where poor in economy. 1948, 1956,1967,1973,1982
 * Diagram Skills** In what years were there Arab-Israeli wars?

Why are countries on the Arabian Peninsula investing money in other industries besides oil? 8 - **Chart Skills** Which is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula?

How did Atatürk change Turkey? 10 - **Chart Skills** Which country— Turkey, Iran, or Cyprus—has the largest population?