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SFA REV Sheet
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Directions 1. Go to www.orso2ndperiod.wikispaces.com. Open the power point titled SFA Review Directions. Use it and the textbook to complete the Review Sheet. www.orso2ndperiod.wikispaces.com
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Help – Page Numbers 1-3 = p. 208 4 = p. 220 5 = SKIP 6 = p. 234 7 = Skip 8 = 224, last paragraph 9-12 = power point only (“Overpopulation of South Asia mine2.”) 13-16 = power point only (“Partition 09 – L”) 17 = p. 517 last paragraph 18 = p. 628 19 = p. 630 20 = p. 629 21 = p. 631 21 AFRICA –Economic = p. 462 –Social = p. 465 –Political = p. 433 –Environmental = p. 424, 416 3 rd paragraph
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Latin America – Physical Geography #1 - #3
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A. Vertical Climate Zones 4. Tierra Helada = frozen land 3. Tierra Fria = cold land 2. Tierra Templada = temperate land 1. Tierra Caliente = hot land
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A. Vertical Climate Zones Check out p. 208 Intro: Different crops grow at different elevations The HIGHER the elevation, the COLDER the climate.
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Economics of Latin America #4 - #6
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NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement Trade agreement creating a cooperative trade zone between the US, Canada, and Mexico Mexico trying to reduce poverty and increase industrialization
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Mercosur - Trade Group South American Common Market Created to increase trade, increase South American GDP’s Similar to EU and NAFTA Mercosur member nations
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Overpopulation in South Asia #9 - #12
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Causes of Overpopulation
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1. Agrarian (Farming) Societies 60% of all workers in South Asia work in agriculture (mostly rice, cotton, tea, and sugarcane farmers) Farmers tend to have more children to help them work the farm Because of this, Agrarian (farming) societies usually have higher birth rates and rapidly growing populations South Asian countries have a rapidly ________ populations because of the large number of small, family ________
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2. Lack of Education for Women Many women in South Asian countries are unable to receive a quality education The literacy rate for South Asia is low and especially low for women Males – 73.4% Females – 47.8% As women receive more education they tend to begin having children later in life and the birth rate drops Because many _________ in South Asian countries do not receive a good education, the birth rate is _______
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3. Gender Preference In many South Asian cultures, there is a preference to have a son rather than a daughter. Because of this local culture and tradition many families will continue having children until they have a son. Improvements in healthcare have led to a decrease in the infant mortality rate causing a population explosion Because there is a ________ _____________ for male babies, the birth rate is _____ in South Asian countries
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Effects of Overpopulation How does overpopulation effect South Asian countries?
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1. Deforestation Wood is used for building materials, furniture, funeral pyres, and so on. The rapidly growing population of South Asian countries have created an increase in the demand of wood The increased demand for wood and new arable (farm) land has led to deforestation (the clear cutting of forested land) The rapid population growth is creating rapid ___________ in South Asian countries.
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2. Endangered Species Rapid population growth results in the loss of habitat for many endangered species. As animals like tigers, elephants and rhinos lose habitat they can become endanger of extinction. For example, in the early 20 th century there were 40,000+ tigers in the wild. Today there are only about 4,000. Rapid population growth is destroying the natural ________ of many ___________ _______ like tigers, elephants, and rhinos Clip
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3. Pollution of the Ganges River As the population rapidly increases and urbanizes, more waste and pollution is created. Over 350 million people live along the banks of the Ganges River The Ganges River has become extremely polluted and now effects the health of the nearby population The growing population has increased ___________ of the ________ River and increased the health risk to the 350 million people that live there http://Ganges River Video ClipGanges River Video Clip
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4. The Green Revolution The growing population in South Asia created a shortage of food and frequent famines. In order to increase food production, new crop varieties and new technologies (like irrigation projects and new fertilizers) were developed. The increased food production has allowed India to feed its growing population but has also increased pollution from pesticides and fertilizers Rapid population growth led to the _______ Revolution and an increase in ______ production
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Effects of the Partition of South Asia #13 - #16
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Partition India divides into 2 separate countries, India and Pakistan After India is decolonized, the Muslims and Hindus want their own separate countries COPY WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX
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Effects of the Partition 1.INDIA is created as a Hindu Country, 2.PAKISTAN is created as a Muslim Country 2 parts, East and West Pakistan East Pakistan West Pakistan India ADD TO CHART
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3. Violence Hindu and Muslim violence increases after independence Jinnah Muslim Leader with Gandhi – Hindu Leader Wants Partition Wants unity, one diverse India ADD TO CHART
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Effects of the Partition 4. Migration –Millions of people migrate to the country where their religion is in control –Muslims go to Pakistan, Hindus go to India ADD TO CHART
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PAKISTAN’S PROBLEMS Task – Predict the problems that could develop for Pakistan? East Pakistan West Pakistan India = Capital Majority of Muslim population
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Problems for Pakistan Check your answers… Distance between East and West Pakistan hurts trade A major enemy, India, is between both parts The government is in West Pakistan, while most Muslims are in East Pakistan Correct your response to the task if necessary East Pakista n West Pakistan India = Capital Majority of Muslims
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So what happens… A. People get mad. B. East Pakistan and West Pakistan fight a war. C. East Pakistan gets help from India and wins. D. East Pakistan turns into Bangladesh. E. West Pakistan becomes Pakistan F. Pakistan retaliates against India and starts the Indo-Pakistani War – Violence ever since READ ONLY
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Effects of the Partition 5. BANGLADESH is created after their war with Pakistan Bangladesh Pakistan India ADD TO CHART
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Oil as a Strategic Commodity #17
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What is a strategic commodity? Open your textbook to page 529 for the definition to strategic commodity. Turn to page 517 and read Control of Oil Fields for an example to match the definition of strategic commodity. Add the definition and example to your concept map. Fighting in the Persian Gulf War – Kuwait, notice the burning oil fields in the background.
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Why is oil important economically in Southwest Asia? On page 505 read Oil Dominates the Economy and page 530 Using Oil Wealth to Diversify to answer this question. Think about who needs oil and who has the oil. Add information to your concept map.
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Three Gorges Dam #18 - #20
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3 Gorges Dam Notes Where Yangtze River (China) Why To prevent flooding
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What World’s largest construction project Greatly increases China’s economy Forces resettlement of millions of people
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Three Gorges Dam 1. Why does Journalist Dai Qing consider the 3 Gorges Dam the most environmentally and socially destructive project in the world? 2. What happened to Qing after she spoke out? 3. What effect will the dam have on the Yangtze River itself? 4. How does the dam impact farming? Click on the link on the headline. Complete the questions. Write your answers in complete sentences or copy the questions.
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Africa’s Hard Times #21 - AFRICA
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Use the following pages in the book and your notebook Economic – 462 Social – 465 Political – 433 top half eNvironmental – 424, 416 3 rd paragraph
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