World Geography Homework Chp 28

Chapter 28, Section 1

1. What types of governments and economies do East Asian countries have?

Governments such as Communism and democracy are common.  The Democratic countries often have  private-ownership based countries while Communist countries have command economes.  North Korea is an enigma, having a command system and a rigid government.

2. What economic activities play an important role in East Asia?

Industry and argiculture play important roles in East Asian economy.

Creative Writing: Despite China’s record of human rights violations, the United States granted it full trading privileges and the country has also been admitted to the World Trade Organization. Pick a position either for or against these decisions and write a paragraph designed to persuade others of your point of view.

I am for this decision.  Why not give China a chance?  Perhaps, while they are there, other countries may pressure China into stopping any violent policies and human rights violations.  It is also important to make Chinese citizens feel like they are not being judged or neglected or else further feelings of antagonism will spread.  And, furthermore, think about the citizens of China.  They are innocent; It is the government who is violating human rights.  So ask yourself, is it fair to punish innocent civilians, children, to starve them and not trade necessities when it is not their fault at all? 

 

Chapter 28, Section 2

1. How have industrialization and urbanization in East Asia affected the environment?

Burning coal for energy has resulted in acid rain throughout the region and beyond.  The mercury deposited in the Pacific Ocean can spread all the way to America.  Sewage and waste is dumped into lakes, rivers, and oceans and result in many dead species.  Deforestation for urbanization leads to desertification and less land to farm and feed people on.

2. What naturally occurring destructive forces does East Asia regularly face?

Flooding, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcano eruption, and typhoons

Creative Writing: Write a paragraph that describes the steps East Asian countries are taking to solve environmental problems

East Asian Countries have tried to build drainage channels and irrigation canals to redirect water quickoy.  Dams, dikes, and levees like the Three Gorges Dam can also hold water in and generate electricity at the same time,