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2. Chapter Intro 1 East Asia is experiencing rapid economic changes. Agriculture continues to play a major role in the region’s economy, but industry and trade are becoming more important, especially in China, which is undergoing a dramatic economic transformation. The impact of transformation is global, as China becomes more involved in the global economy and faces enormous environmental problems.

3. Chapter Intro 2 Section 1: The Economy Patterns of economic interdependence vary among the world’s countries. The countries of East Asia are experiencing rapid economic changes as they emerge from the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s and adjust to a global economy.

4. Chapter Intro 3 Section 2: People and Their Environment Human actions modify the physical environment. Throughout East Asia, rapid industrialization and the burning of fossil fuels has led to severe pollution.

5. Section 1-GTR The Economy The countries of East Asia are experiencing rapid economic changes as they emerge from the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s and adjust to a global economy.

6. Section 1 The countries of East Asia are experiencing rapid economic changes as they adjust to a global economy and transition from agricultural to industrial economies. Economic Activities Economic systems: –Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—market system based on private ownership –North Korea—rigid command system –China and Tibet—mixed economies

7. Section 1 Agriculture: –China—most rural economy; about 50% of workers are farmers. –Mongolia—used for grazing livestock –South Korea—12% of the population farms Economic Activities (cont.)

8. Section 1 –North Korea—36% of the population farms; farms are organized into cooperatives. –Japan and Taiwan—both are mountainous, so farming is a challenge. Economic Activities (cont.) Grain Production in China, 1950–1970

9. Section 1 Economic Activities (cont.) Industry: –Japan—despite a slump in the 1990s, Japan has recovered and has a strong industrial economy. –South Korea—they have also recovered from the slump and have rebuilt their economy. –North Korea—production of consumer goods suffers.

10. Section 1 Economic Activities (cont.) –Taiwan—one of the world’s most successful export-based economies –China—the government controls most major industries, but have adopted some features of a market economy in order to stimulate the economy. East Asia: Economic Activities

11. Section 1 Improvements in transportation and communications networks will link the countries of East Asia and contribute to economic growth. Transportation and Communications Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have major highway and railroad systems. The Chinese have made progress, the China-Tibet Railway.

12. Section 1 Transportation and Communications (cont.) China’s rivers provide important routes from inland areas to seaports: –Port of Shanghai –Tianjin –Guangzhou

13. Section 1 Communications: –North Korea and China—controlled by the government –Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—free press Transportation and Communications (cont.)

14. Section 1 East Asian countries have become increasingly interdependent, but trade disputes and political differences affect these relationships. Trade and Interdependence China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). In 2004, China signed a trade pact with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

15. Section 1 Trade and Interdependence (cont.) Japan: –In 2004, China and Japan ranked first and second, respectively, as having the largest trade surpluses with the U.S. –However, Japan restricts what other countries can sell to them. –In 2001, Japan and the U.S. established the U.S.-Japan Economic Partnership for Growth.

16. Section 1 Trade and Interdependence (cont.) China: –The U.S. and other countries want to trade with China, but worry about their undervalued currency. –Other countries have also tried to influence China to respect human rights. East Asian Balance of Trade

17. Section 2-GTR People and Their Environment Throughout East Asia, rapid industrialization and the burning of fossil fuels has led to severe pollution of the air, land, and water.

18. Section 2 The increased burning of fossil fuels has led to severe pollution and the search for cleaner sources of power. Managing Resources The burning of fossil fuels is the primary source of power for East Asia. Meeting Energy Needs

19. Section 2 Managing Resources (cont.) Other options: –Japan uses some solar panels and nuclear power. –China will be able to supply hydroelectric power due to the Three Gorges Dam.

20. Section 2 Managing Resources (cont.) Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan rely on nuclear energy for 30–40% of their power.

21. Section 2 The impact of industrial and economic growth in East Asia includes environmental damage, depletion of natural resources, and health risks. Human Impact Problems in China: –Acid rain from burning coal –Disposal of waste products

22. Section 2 Human Impact (cont.) –Industrial waste and pollution –Deforestation and the resulting soil erosion and flooding –Desertification

23. Section 2 Human Impact (cont.) Problems in the Koreas and Taiwan: –Air and water pollution Japan is now the world leader in addressing environmental issues such as pollution and overfishing. East Asia: Environmental Pollution

24. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 The Kyoto Treaty aims to remedy which environmental issue? A.Overfishing B.Carbon dioxide emissions C.Deforestation D.Desertification

25. Section 2 East Asia faces challenges from natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Future Challenges Challenges: –Flooding of the Huang He and Chang Jiang –The Three Gorges Dam project controversy

26. Section 2 Future Challenges (cont.) –Earthquakes –Volcanic activity –Tsunamis and typhoons

27. VS 1 A Growing Economy East Asian economies include market and command systems, as well as a mix of both. East Asia was once largely agricultural, but industrialization and the global economy have brought prosperity and growth to most countries in the region. Japan is a leading producer of technology products, while Taiwan has become one of the world’s most successful export-based economies.

28. VS 2 Consequences of Growth

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34. Vocab1 commune a collective farming community whose members share work and products

35. Vocab2 cooperative a voluntary organization whose members work together and share expenses and profits

36. Vocab4 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) a trade group whose members ensure that trade among the member countries is efficient and fair

37. Vocab5 trade surplus earning more money from export sales than spending for imports

38. Vocab6 trade deficit spending more money on imports than earning from exports

39. Vocab7 dissident a citizen who speaks out against government policies

40. Vocab8 economic sanction trade restriction

41. Vocab9 World Trade Organization (WTO) an international body that oversees trade agreements and settles trade disputes among countries