Homework - Due 1.23.12

Midterm - Review Questions

A. Chapter 1 and 2:

1. Compare and contrast relative and absolute location

2. Give 2 examples of Human and Physical geography 

3. List 5 Map components and explain what each does 

4. Describe the result of Earth and Sun relations

5. List 4 main climate zones of the world and give 1 example of where each can be found 

B. Mexico and Caribbean:  

Mexico

1.Describe its relative location to the U.S.

2. What is the absolute location of Mexico City?  

3. What causes spatial inequality?

4. What 3 effects does spatial inequality have on Mexico City? 

5. How does climate and vegetation affect spatial inequality in Mexico City? 

Caribbean

1. Name 5 countries in this subregion 

2.What causes Hurricanes? 

3. How do Hurricanes start? (explain the process) 

4.What are the parts of a Hurricane? Which is most dangerous and why? 

5.How many stages does a Hurricane go through? List them in order

C.  Amazon rainforest and Andes mountains: 

 Amazon Rainforest 

1.Which 6 countries does it go through? 

2.List and describe the steps in the water cycle. 

3. Describe what each group wants to see done in the amazon rainforest. 

4. Which groups are interested in sustainable development in the Amazon? 

5. What are some examples of sustainable development? 

Andes Mountains 

1. Which countries does the Andes mountains run through? 

2. How is tierra caliente different from tierra helada? 

3. How is tierra templada similar to tierra helada? 

4. How is altitudinal zonation related to the Andes mountains? 

5. Explain one way people adapt to Tierra Fria. 

6. Explain why people do terracing and vertical trade in the Andes Mountains

D. European Union and Transboundary pollution:

European Union

1. How many countries are part of the EU? Name 6.

2. What are a 2 benefits of being part of the EU? 

3. Why was the EU created? 

4. What are 2 centrifugal forces in the EU?

5. Give 2 examples of economic and political cooperations in the world. 

Transboundary pollution 

1. Give 3 examples of Transboundary pollution in Europe.

2. Where did most pollution happen in Europe? 

3. How does pollution from country becomes a problem for other countries?

4. What are 2 main causes of pollution?

5. What can be done to reduce pollution worldwide? 

E. New Nations of Former Soviet Union and Africa

New nations of former Soviet Union: 

1. What 2 things led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?

2. How many new nation- states came out of the Soviet Union? And territories? 

3. What are 2 successful nations from the Soviet Union? And one of the least successful?  

4. Which 5 factors should nations focus on in order to be successful?

5. How can ethnic groups contribute to demise of nations? 

Africa

1. Name 5 main physical features of Africa (2 in the north, one in the center and 2 in the south).

2. What is the main economic activity in North Africa and what explains this?