Monday, December 1, 2014
DESCRIBE THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
One goal in Latin America is to establish a constitutional government, participation of citizens in political affairs is also critical. Another goal is to recognize and increase the role of women in politics. Through out the region women are taking an active roll in government and are running for office. Argentina suffers from inflation, a rise in the prices of goods and services. To spread the wealth more fairly in Latin America they have set up the land reform. The Land Reform is a process of breaking up large landholdings and giving portions of the land to the peasant farmers. The land reform gave people a better chance at economic equality.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Review Questions
1) What crop did settlers first grow in Brazil and what effect did it have on the makeup of the population?
Sugar cane. It brought in African slaves and made the natives disappear.
2)How do Brazil’s rivers contribute to its wealth?
Hydroelectric power is a huge part so there for the rivers would play an important roll.
3)How large is Brazil’s economic power?
Its the 7th largest
4)What is Brazil’s religion and language?
Catholics and they speak portuguese
5)What have been some obstacles to democratic government in South America?
Underdeveloped economy, poverty, and a huge class gap
6)What is South America’s greatest economic success story (other than Brazil)?
Chile, the educate their people so their literary rater are high and they are a huge export for minerals and food.
7)Who were the Inca?
They were the natives. They built really large buildings way up in the mountains, they also had a great road system near Peru.
8)What major groups blended into the area of the Caribbean?
Africans because of the slaves, European, and the Native people.
9)What are some major sources of income in the economies of Central America and the Caribbean?
Tourism, commercial farming, and trade.
10)What are some forms of music that have evolved in the region of the Caribbean?
Reggae and Calypso
11)Why is the Panama Canal important? How did it come into existence?
Ships can go through the Americas instead of around. The United States encouraged a revolution and America the Panama Canal.
12)What is the largest city in Mexico? In South America? In the World?
Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Tokyo
13)What is the most important part of Mexico’s economy today?
Agriculture
14)How have the Andes Mountains affected settlement in South America?
It pushes people to the east coast.
15)Why is the Amazon river important?
It is a good trade route and it moves more water then the next seven largest river combined.
16)What two countries does the Orinoco River drain?
Venezuela and Columbia
17)What is the dominant vegetation of the Amazon river basin?
Rainforest
18)What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to the South American community?
There is an increase in jobs, but company owners don't live in South America so the money doesn't stay there. More land is destroyed to build more things, which also means more pollution. There is still that big gap between rich and poor too.
Sugar cane. It brought in African slaves and made the natives disappear.
2)How do Brazil’s rivers contribute to its wealth?
Hydroelectric power is a huge part so there for the rivers would play an important roll.
3)How large is Brazil’s economic power?
Its the 7th largest
4)What is Brazil’s religion and language?
Catholics and they speak portuguese
5)What have been some obstacles to democratic government in South America?
Underdeveloped economy, poverty, and a huge class gap
6)What is South America’s greatest economic success story (other than Brazil)?
Chile, the educate their people so their literary rater are high and they are a huge export for minerals and food.
7)Who were the Inca?
They were the natives. They built really large buildings way up in the mountains, they also had a great road system near Peru.
8)What major groups blended into the area of the Caribbean?
Africans because of the slaves, European, and the Native people.
9)What are some major sources of income in the economies of Central America and the Caribbean?
Tourism, commercial farming, and trade.
10)What are some forms of music that have evolved in the region of the Caribbean?
Reggae and Calypso
11)Why is the Panama Canal important? How did it come into existence?
Ships can go through the Americas instead of around. The United States encouraged a revolution and America the Panama Canal.
12)What is the largest city in Mexico? In South America? In the World?
Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Tokyo
13)What is the most important part of Mexico’s economy today?
Agriculture
14)How have the Andes Mountains affected settlement in South America?
It pushes people to the east coast.
15)Why is the Amazon river important?
It is a good trade route and it moves more water then the next seven largest river combined.
16)What two countries does the Orinoco River drain?
Venezuela and Columbia
17)What is the dominant vegetation of the Amazon river basin?
Rainforest
18)What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to the South American community?
There is an increase in jobs, but company owners don't live in South America so the money doesn't stay there. More land is destroyed to build more things, which also means more pollution. There is still that big gap between rich and poor too.
Monday, November 10, 2014
1-10 on page 214
1) People have to settle on the outside of the east coast instead of the inside
2) Agriculture and livestock
3) The Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas
4) Trinidad and Tobago, it attracts developers to the country.
5) Brazil, Columbia, and Argentina
6) It gets colder the farther up you go, so less plants will grow.
7) Tropical grassland and desert dry shrub
8) The soil was bad so farmers couldn't use it anymore
9) High paying jobs, poor education, and better medical care.
10) Governments run into large public debits, congestion and pollution increases, and a wealth gap between the rich and poor.
2) Agriculture and livestock
3) The Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas
4) Trinidad and Tobago, it attracts developers to the country.
5) Brazil, Columbia, and Argentina
6) It gets colder the farther up you go, so less plants will grow.
7) Tropical grassland and desert dry shrub
8) The soil was bad so farmers couldn't use it anymore
9) High paying jobs, poor education, and better medical care.
10) Governments run into large public debits, congestion and pollution increases, and a wealth gap between the rich and poor.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Venezuela
VENEZUELA
CLIMATE ZONES AND VEGETATION
Venezuela lies between two tropics, it varies from tropical humid to alpine depending on its elevation, topography, and the direction of prevailing winds. It is mostly covered in forest due to the location. Resulting from deforestation and natural causes it has a varied vegetation, such as thorny shrubs, cactus, and brush.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Important resources in Venezuela are petroleum, natural gas, iron, ore, gold, bauxite, hydropower, and diamonds. The Orinoco river runs through Venezuela. The topography of Venezuela can be divided into three elevation divisions, the lowland plains, mountains, and the interior forested uplands.
WHAT PEOPLE DO FOR A LIVING
In Venezuela the drop of oil prices declined many jobs for the Venezuelans. The poor relied on the government to pay for basic food and transportation. Farming and cattle ranching are major sources of jobs in rural areas. People also work in factories, mining is important, and doctors lawyers are in demand. Venezuelans are really great writers, painters, poets, and musicians. Their favorite sport in Venezuela is soccer, and in the coastal areas water sports like swimming, fishing, and boating are really popular.
LARGEST CITY
The largest city in Venezuela is Caracas.
CAPITAL CITY
The capital city of Venezuela is Caracas, it was founded in 1567 by Diego de Losada. Caracas sits 3,000 feet above sea level and has a population of 3.242 million.
MAP
PROBLEMS
Venezuela has a
number of problems today, here are a few: Venezuela's unemployment rate has
continues to rise; it stands at 12.1 percent. Crime in Venezuela also
has become a big issue, in 2011 more than 19,000 people were killed,
making 2011 the most violent year in the country's history. Housing and
infrastructure is also a problem and homes are being seized and privatized. Housing is now one of their top concerns. Infrastructure has
crumbled; reportedly Venezuela has the most obsolete air fleet in
the Americas.
Corruption is another
problem it afflicts the police and military, who often are bribed by drug traffickers. Corruption has also affected the government
turning the government into a de facto dictatorship. Freedom of press
is another problem, even though the press are guaranteed by Venezuela's
constitution, in reality media face harassment if they report anything in
opposition to Hugo Chavez's administration, Chavez died a year old from cancer.
The "eternal commander" is still putting on a shower, his voice of him
singing are heard loud from the mausoleum entrance.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Chapter 9 sec 1 questions
1) What did you learn from the video? Do you think its fair that a corporation can own a country's water?
I learned that people Bolivia can not own their water and a corporation is California does. I don't think its fair because they aren't even allowed to use rain water, and no one should really own water.
2) Do you think the people of Bolivia had a right to react the way they did?
Yes, I feel like if that happened to us we would have done the same thing.
3) How has geography affected settlement in Latin America?
4) Where are the Andres Mountains located?
The Andres Mountains are located in the West coast of South America.
5) What are the three major river systems in South America?
The three major river systems in South America are the Amazon River, Paraná River, and Orinoco River.
6) What river carries more water to the ocean than any other river in the world?
The Amazon River
7) What are the three major island groups in the Caribbean Islands?
The three major island groups in the Caribbean Islands is the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.
8) What are Llanos?
One of the South Americas vast plains that are grassy, treeless areas used for livestock grazing and farming. They are located in Colombia and Venezuela.
9) What are three types of resources found in Latin America?
Wood, coal, hydroelectric power, and natural gas.
10) What S. American country generates the most hydroelectric power and why?
Brazil because the have many rivers and waterways.
11) What types of landforms are found in Latin America?
The types of landforms found in Latin America are highlands, lowlands, mountains, and plains.
12) What is your favorite South American country?
Venezuela
I learned that people Bolivia can not own their water and a corporation is California does. I don't think its fair because they aren't even allowed to use rain water, and no one should really own water.
2) Do you think the people of Bolivia had a right to react the way they did?
Yes, I feel like if that happened to us we would have done the same thing.
3) How has geography affected settlement in Latin America?
4) Where are the Andres Mountains located?
The Andres Mountains are located in the West coast of South America.
5) What are the three major river systems in South America?
The three major river systems in South America are the Amazon River, Paraná River, and Orinoco River.
6) What river carries more water to the ocean than any other river in the world?
The Amazon River
7) What are the three major island groups in the Caribbean Islands?
The three major island groups in the Caribbean Islands is the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.
8) What are Llanos?
One of the South Americas vast plains that are grassy, treeless areas used for livestock grazing and farming. They are located in Colombia and Venezuela.
9) What are three types of resources found in Latin America?
Wood, coal, hydroelectric power, and natural gas.
10) What S. American country generates the most hydroelectric power and why?
Brazil because the have many rivers and waterways.
11) What types of landforms are found in Latin America?
The types of landforms found in Latin America are highlands, lowlands, mountains, and plains.
12) What is your favorite South American country?
Venezuela
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
QUESTIONS FOR Ch. 6 section 2
1) What was the second most the average American's job in the early days of the United States?
Farming
2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
Agriculture, manufacturing, and services
3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
40 percent
4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
Spanish
5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
Christianity
6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Motion pictures, popular music, and leisure activities like sports
7) Where do the majority of Americans live?
In cities or surrounding suburbs
8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
50% are women
9) Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
Detroit(automobiles) Seattle(aircraft) Northern California(computers)
Farming
2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
Agriculture, manufacturing, and services
3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
40 percent
4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
Spanish
5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
Christianity
6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
Motion pictures, popular music, and leisure activities like sports
7) Where do the majority of Americans live?
In cities or surrounding suburbs
8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
50% are women
9) Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
Detroit(automobiles) Seattle(aircraft) Northern California(computers)
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Chapter 5 sec 2
1) Which parts of Canada and the United States have the most similar climate?
Alaska and the Yukon and the northern East coast and Canada
2) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
Areas in Canada and the U.S. that have areas of permafrost are Northern Alaska and Northern Canada
3) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
Climates that do not exist in Canada are Tropical and dry climates.
4) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
The two states that have tropical climates are Florida and Hawaii.
5) Where are the Everglades located?
The Everglades are located in Florida.
6) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
Tropical climate
7) What kids of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
Extreme weather that occurs in the Great Plains are droughts, twisters, and dust storms.
8) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
Areas near big rivers like the Mississippi river are most at risk for flooding.
9) What areas suffer hurricanes?
Areas that suffer hurricanes are East coast, Atlantic, and Gulf coasts.
10) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
U.S and Canada share a humid continental climate and marine west coast climate.
11) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?
Climates that are found in U.S but not in Canada are tropical, milder, and dry.
Alaska and the Yukon and the northern East coast and Canada
2) What areas in Canada and the U.S. have areas of permafrost?
Areas in Canada and the U.S. that have areas of permafrost are Northern Alaska and Northern Canada
3) What kind of climates do not exist in Canada?
Climates that do not exist in Canada are Tropical and dry climates.
4) Which two states in the U.S. have tropical climates?
The two states that have tropical climates are Florida and Hawaii.
5) Where are the Everglades located?
The Everglades are located in Florida.
6) Within which climate would you most likely find a rain forest?
Tropical climate
7) What kids of extreme weather occur often in the Great Plains?
Extreme weather that occurs in the Great Plains are droughts, twisters, and dust storms.
8) What areas are most at risk for flooding?
Areas near big rivers like the Mississippi river are most at risk for flooding.
9) What areas suffer hurricanes?
Areas that suffer hurricanes are East coast, Atlantic, and Gulf coasts.
10) What climate regions do the U.S. and Canada share?
U.S and Canada share a humid continental climate and marine west coast climate.
11) What climate regions are found in the U.S. but not in Canada?
Climates that are found in U.S but not in Canada are tropical, milder, and dry.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Reviewing Terms and Places #11-20
11) Which of the above terms indicate imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth?
Latitude lines
12) Which term marks the beginning of longitude?
The prime meridian
13) Which of the above term has 180 in each hemisphere?
Longitude hemisphere
14) How may hemispheres be divided?
Through the north and south and west and east.
15) What imaginary line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
Equator
16) Which term is also known as a meridian line?
Longitude line
17) Would a cartographer work on a map or a globe?
A map
18) Why are map projections needed?
Map projections are needed because it is a way of drawing earth surface that reduces distortion.
19) Which of the above terms are associated with the geographic grid?
Longitude, latitude, prime meridian, and equator.
20) Which term characterizes the study of the use of land space?
Geography
Latitude lines
12) Which term marks the beginning of longitude?
The prime meridian
13) Which of the above term has 180 in each hemisphere?
Longitude hemisphere
14) How may hemispheres be divided?
Through the north and south and west and east.
15) What imaginary line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
Equator
16) Which term is also known as a meridian line?
Longitude line
17) Would a cartographer work on a map or a globe?
A map
18) Why are map projections needed?
Map projections are needed because it is a way of drawing earth surface that reduces distortion.
19) Which of the above terms are associated with the geographic grid?
Longitude, latitude, prime meridian, and equator.
20) Which term characterizes the study of the use of land space?
Geography
Main Ideas # 1-10
1) How is absolute location different from relative location?
Absolute location is the exact place on earth where geographic feature is found. Relative location describes a place in comparison to other places around it.
2) What are some examples of information that would be included in a place description?
Climate, landforms, vegetation, sights, and sounds.
3) How is place different from region?
Place includes the physical features and cultural characteristics, region is an area of earth's surface with similar characteristics.
4) Why do geographers study movement?
Geographers study movement because they are interested in the ways people, goods, and ideas move from place to place.
5) What is the purpose of a map?
The purpose of a map is to show a two dimensional graphic representations of earths surface.
6) How do satellites aid in mapmaking?
Satellites help provide geographic data.
7) Why is GIS a valuable tool for examining the geography for a place?
GIS is valuable because it stores information about the world in a digital database. It has the ability to combine information and display it in ways that allows the user to visualize the use of space in different ways.
8) How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
Small scale maps shows a large area but without much detail and it is used to relative location in a region or between regions. A large scale map shows a small are with much more detail and it is used to see relative location within region.
9) In what ways may relief be shown on a map?
By color shading and contouring lines.
10) What are the three types of thematic maps?
Qualitative maps, cartograms, and flow-line maps.
Absolute location is the exact place on earth where geographic feature is found. Relative location describes a place in comparison to other places around it.
2) What are some examples of information that would be included in a place description?
Climate, landforms, vegetation, sights, and sounds.
3) How is place different from region?
Place includes the physical features and cultural characteristics, region is an area of earth's surface with similar characteristics.
4) Why do geographers study movement?
Geographers study movement because they are interested in the ways people, goods, and ideas move from place to place.
5) What is the purpose of a map?
The purpose of a map is to show a two dimensional graphic representations of earths surface.
6) How do satellites aid in mapmaking?
Satellites help provide geographic data.
7) Why is GIS a valuable tool for examining the geography for a place?
GIS is valuable because it stores information about the world in a digital database. It has the ability to combine information and display it in ways that allows the user to visualize the use of space in different ways.
8) How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
Small scale maps shows a large area but without much detail and it is used to relative location in a region or between regions. A large scale map shows a small are with much more detail and it is used to see relative location within region.
9) In what ways may relief be shown on a map?
By color shading and contouring lines.
10) What are the three types of thematic maps?
Qualitative maps, cartograms, and flow-line maps.
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