Chapter 7
What is the physical environment of the eastern hemisphere?
The eastern hemisphere is extremely varied
What was the main purpose of building the three Gorges dam?
To create hydroelectric power
What is interdependence in global trade?
This is countries relying on each other
What does specialize mean?
It means to become an expert at a particular job or skill
What are trading partners?
Countries that trade goods with each other
what is Asia's largest desert?
The largest desert is the Gobi desert
How might a construction worker view the dam?
They might view the dam as a source of steady employment
Looking at south Africa's trade data what industry would they most likely specialize in?
They would specialize in mining
What does import mean?
Something that was brought from another country and brought into your country
What is acid rain?
Acid rain is something that is formed when smog mixes with water in the atmosphere
What do Sherpa people use to transport their belongings and goods for trade?
They used yaks and other pack animals
What safety concern exists regarding the three Gorges dam?
Possible dam bursts are possible during earthquakes
Why might a country import something instead of making it themselves?
It might be easy and cheaper to buy it from another country
What does it mean to ship something out of a country to be sold and shipped to another country?
This would be called an export
What does physical environment mean?
The natural surroundings or conditions in which a person, plants, or animals live
How do many Sherpa people make a living today?
They mainly make a living by guiding adventure-seeking climbers in the mountains
When did the construction of the three Gorges dam start?
It started in 1994
Why did Australia specialize in coal production?
They discovered large coal reserves in the mountains
What is the Aswan dam?
A dam on the Nile that put an end to the rivers unpredictable.
What does priorities mean?
They are things that are regarded as more important than alternatives
What is the largest mountain range in the world?
Asia's largest desert is the Himalaya Mountains
Which group would most likely support the dam's construction?
Business entrepreneurs would most likely support this
Based on Thailand's resources, which products would they most likely specialize in?
They would most likely specialize in agricultural products and crops
What is the Yangtze river basin?
The heart of China's economic life
What is a collective economic choice?
This is a choice together as a society