The Shrinkng Aral Sea
a) between 1960and the present, the aril sea lost about 80 percent of its water.
A disappearing lake
a) the aril sea receives its water from the amu darya and the syr darya rivers
b) it loses most of its water by irrigating cotton fields.
Effects of agriculture
a) Agriculture practice is a problem because cotton growers use pesticides
b) runoff= rain fall not absorbed by the soil that runs into the stream and rivers.
c) of the 24 species of fish once found in the seas none are left now
d) retreating water led to pesticides and salt being free and then picked up by windstorms which harm near by populations
saving the aril
a) to save the lake you would have to remove 9 out of the 18 million acres surrounding it.
The Russian Winter
Coping in siberia
a) more than 32 million people make there home in Siberia
b) temparatures have ranged from minus 90 to 94 in summer--- a span of 184 degrees
c) After the winter almost huge clouds of bugs come into the summer and attack the civilians
d) another problem is that the grounds start to unfreeze and sink taking any building or structures with them.
Crosssing the wild west
a) trans siberian railroad, used to make transport safer and easier for travel in siberia and wild west.
An enormous project
a) built a railroad that crosses 5,700 miles of land
b) had to clear almst 100,000 acres of forest to make the project
resource wealth in siberia
a) used the railroad to increase population and get more resources
b) by 1914 there was almost five million settler/farmers who lived in siberia.
c) made a lot of profit from discovered coal and iron ore deposits.
summary
despite the aril sea depleting slowly due to cotton fields the people are still living there using what ever resources they can. Siberia how ever seems to be growing quite nicely with the creation of an extensive rail system. Now siberia has a great economy despite the wealth being a set back.
1) List three important cities that are located in the Northern European Plain.
Klev, Saint petersburg, and Moscow
2) What percentage of the region's population lives in this plain?
75%
3) What border do the Caucasus Mountains form?
Russia and transcaucasia
4) What are the two largest lakes in Central Asia?
aral and caspian seas
5) How long is the Volga River?
2,300 miles long
6) Why is Lake Baikal important?
it contains 20% of the worlds freshest water
7) What are some of the resources that have been developed in Russia and the Republics?
iron, coal, timber, natural gases
8) Why might extracting and transporting the region's resources be difficult?
Its cruel climate makes transporting goods difficult, also the permafrost makes it a challenge to get oils.
1) What percentage of water has the Aral Sea lost?
80%
2) Why has this water been lost?
water was being taken for irrigating the cotton fields
3) What other environmental problems affect the area?
pesticides and chemicals from cotton growers that get carried away towards the lakes.
4) What would have to be done to keep the lake at its present level?
limit the amount of chemicals allowed and try to at least move the cotton farms further away from lakes.
5) What did you learn about Lake Biakal from the video?
its become a pure water supply thats trying to be protected from large tourisms, rich russians, and chemicals from a plant near it. but it is home to a land of seals and other wild life.
6) In the city of Verkhoyansk what extreme temperatures have been recorded?
-94 in winter too 90 in summer 184 temp span
7) How did Russia's harsh winter help the country in the 1800s (and during WWII)?
it was so cold that the invading forces couldn't stand the temperature resulting in a retreat
8) What made the building of the Trans-Siberian Railroad an enormous undertaking?
its about 5,700 miles and crosses 7 time zones
9) Research and find a major city in Siberia. What is its population and major attractions?
Krasnoyarsk, 1,035,528 people
atttractions Krasnoyarsk museum holding close to 480,000 items. Also has a national preserve.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
1) Why can Europe be called a peninsula of peninsulas?
Its a bunch of small peninsulas that are not far apart from each other
2) Where does the Danube flow?
Cuts through heart of Europe from west to east, starts from black sea, and touches few countries like Belgrade to Vienna.
3) What is the most important plain in Europe?
The northern European plain
4) What resources does Europe have in abundance?
Coal and iron deposits
5) Why do the Irish burn peat?
They burn is and use for fuel.
6) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
it protects from cold tot warm the land, but makes it harder for transportation
7) What is the North Atlantic Drift?
A current of warm water from the tropics that flows near Europes west coast.
8) What parts of Europe benefit from the Mediterranean climate?
france, greece, spain,
9) Why do trees not grow in upper Scandinavia?
the lands usually permafrost
10) What percentage of the Netherlands was once under the sea?
40%
11) Why did Venice grow?
refugees used the inhospitable lands to make towns.
12) What problems face Venice today?
Polution in the water has caused erosion to affect venice's foundation to
13) What actions have led to deforestation in Europe?
trees being cut down for fuel and acid rain.
14) Why was Ancient Greece important?
had that first democracy
15) What are some of Rome's cultural legacies?
left many religions and languages
16) What were the crusades?
A bunch of wars that involved taking the holy lands
17) How has Mediterranean Europe's economy changed since WWII?
the economy swapped from agriculture to industry
18) Why are France and Germany the dominant countries of Western Europe?
They are the largest and have best access to trade and resources .
19) How did language differences develop in Western Europe?
roman and german languages evolved from normal languages in history.
20) Why was the Berlin Wall built? When did it come down?
It was used to separate east and west germany and separate capitalism and communism. it came down in 1989.
21) List the four sub-region of Europe. Be able to list the countries in each sub-region?
mediteranean, western, northern, also eastern.
22) What is the history of Northern Europe?
started with vikings doing hit and run attics on villages that scattered them throughout the land.
23) What country in Northern Europe chose not to join the EU?
Norway
24) Where did the industrial revolution start?
Britain
25) Why has there been turmoil in Eastern Europe?
cultural tension
26) What problems existed in the Eastern European economy under Communist rule?
outdated technology, racism,
27) How did the Reformation create new cultural divisions?
led to christens branching off and making protestant churches.
Its a bunch of small peninsulas that are not far apart from each other
2) Where does the Danube flow?
Cuts through heart of Europe from west to east, starts from black sea, and touches few countries like Belgrade to Vienna.
3) What is the most important plain in Europe?
The northern European plain
4) What resources does Europe have in abundance?
Coal and iron deposits
5) Why do the Irish burn peat?
They burn is and use for fuel.
6) How are the landforms of Europe both an advantage and disadvantage?
it protects from cold tot warm the land, but makes it harder for transportation
7) What is the North Atlantic Drift?
A current of warm water from the tropics that flows near Europes west coast.
8) What parts of Europe benefit from the Mediterranean climate?
france, greece, spain,
9) Why do trees not grow in upper Scandinavia?
the lands usually permafrost
10) What percentage of the Netherlands was once under the sea?
40%
11) Why did Venice grow?
refugees used the inhospitable lands to make towns.
12) What problems face Venice today?
Polution in the water has caused erosion to affect venice's foundation to
13) What actions have led to deforestation in Europe?
trees being cut down for fuel and acid rain.
14) Why was Ancient Greece important?
had that first democracy
15) What are some of Rome's cultural legacies?
left many religions and languages
16) What were the crusades?
A bunch of wars that involved taking the holy lands
17) How has Mediterranean Europe's economy changed since WWII?
the economy swapped from agriculture to industry
18) Why are France and Germany the dominant countries of Western Europe?
They are the largest and have best access to trade and resources .
19) How did language differences develop in Western Europe?
roman and german languages evolved from normal languages in history.
20) Why was the Berlin Wall built? When did it come down?
It was used to separate east and west germany and separate capitalism and communism. it came down in 1989.
21) List the four sub-region of Europe. Be able to list the countries in each sub-region?
mediteranean, western, northern, also eastern.
22) What is the history of Northern Europe?
started with vikings doing hit and run attics on villages that scattered them throughout the land.
23) What country in Northern Europe chose not to join the EU?
Norway
24) Where did the industrial revolution start?
Britain
25) Why has there been turmoil in Eastern Europe?
cultural tension
26) What problems existed in the Eastern European economy under Communist rule?
outdated technology, racism,
27) How did the Reformation create new cultural divisions?
led to christens branching off and making protestant churches.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
1) How do people in your country feel about EU membership?
Our people are enjoying being in the EU its helping us.
2) How might future expansion affect the economies of your country?
It may drain most of our money/funds and lead to corrupt economy.
3) What potential problems face nations who want to adopt the euro??
Despite the Euro being a poor decline its the only good currency. Its the only thing we can use.
4) What political or cultural issues might arise because of the EU expansion?
there are new areas that want to be brought into the Eu, but this could be more of a problem than asset for our resources
5) What did you learn about other countries through their presentations (list two distinct and detailed things).
Albania has a very corrupt and bad government.
Romania doesn't have the euro, but wants to use it despite the down fall its having.
Our people are enjoying being in the EU its helping us.
2) How might future expansion affect the economies of your country?
It may drain most of our money/funds and lead to corrupt economy.
3) What potential problems face nations who want to adopt the euro??
Despite the Euro being a poor decline its the only good currency. Its the only thing we can use.
4) What political or cultural issues might arise because of the EU expansion?
there are new areas that want to be brought into the Eu, but this could be more of a problem than asset for our resources
5) What did you learn about other countries through their presentations (list two distinct and detailed things).
Albania has a very corrupt and bad government.
Romania doesn't have the euro, but wants to use it despite the down fall its having.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
ch 13 sec-3
I) Seafairing conquerers
A)Early conquerers
i) Most of the people settled in Northern Europe.
ii) Ancient Britain used to be invaded a lot by many people
iii) In 795 a group of sea fairing warriors from Denmark, Norway and Sweeden terrorized Europe.
iv) in 1066 William the conquer of Normandy took over Europe and ruled it.
v) Later Normans spoke french and over time english language.
B) dreams of Empire
i) Denmark, Sweeden, and Norway each became kingdom during the 900s
ii) Sweeden was the most powerful but no nordic country was a superpower.
iii) England took control over its neighbors, Wales, Ireland, and scotland, by 1800s they all became the united kingdom.
II) moving into modern age
i) Britain helped develop representative government and started the industrial revolution.
A) representative government
i) Britain is a Monarchy that also has a parliament
ii) Parlament is a representative lawmaking body whose members are elected or appointed
iii) Nordric countries have the oldest parliament that started since 930
B) Industrial revolution
i) Britain started it by having deposits of iron ore and coal.
ii) This industry helped britian expand there empire.
iii) Soon the revolution spread to Germany, France, Belgium, and the united states.
iv) magna carter was a document that put nobles below the law.
C) Since 1900
i) Britain played a great role in both World wars, fighting as one of the victorious Allies.
ii) After ww2 most of the british colonies gained independence.
iii)
III) Economics diversity and change
A) industry and resources
i) Sweeden and united kingdom are same when it comes to manufacturing, like motor vehicles and aero space industries.
ii) both also produce pharmaceutical, food, and paper products.
iii) Sweeden exports timber, iceland with fishing, and norway from north sea ocean.
B) high-tech
i) Irelands economy is making a major advanced in technology like computer software
ii) a section between Scotland and Glasgow is known as silicon glen because it has so many high tech companies.
iii) Now Scotlands economy depends on service industries.
C)
i) almost all of the nations have joined the EU except Norway
ii) a common currency made in Europe is the Euro.
iii)Denmark tried to achieve its own currency but failed.
IV) Cultural similarities and modern art
A) similar languages and religions
i) most of them speak germanic languages
ii) the reformation swept through Europe and turned most of them into protestant.
B) Arts
i) theres a Norwegian playwright called Henrik Ibsen that is called father of modern drama
V) Life in Northern Europe
A) Social welfare
i) Northern Europe has universal healthcare
B) Distinctive customs
i) Brits are known for afternoon tea
ii) Finns are known for there saunas
C) Leisure
i) Brits enjoy horse back riding and Fox hunting
ii) They made rugby and cricket.
Summary
In the beginning a group of vikings found and terrorized northern Europe. it ended when the conqueror William came and took over Normandy. Britain was responsible for the industrial revolution. Soon a reformation came and turned most of Northern Europe Protestant.
A)Early conquerers
i) Most of the people settled in Northern Europe.
ii) Ancient Britain used to be invaded a lot by many people
iii) In 795 a group of sea fairing warriors from Denmark, Norway and Sweeden terrorized Europe.
iv) in 1066 William the conquer of Normandy took over Europe and ruled it.
v) Later Normans spoke french and over time english language.
B) dreams of Empire
i) Denmark, Sweeden, and Norway each became kingdom during the 900s
ii) Sweeden was the most powerful but no nordic country was a superpower.
iii) England took control over its neighbors, Wales, Ireland, and scotland, by 1800s they all became the united kingdom.
II) moving into modern age
i) Britain helped develop representative government and started the industrial revolution.
A) representative government
i) Britain is a Monarchy that also has a parliament
ii) Parlament is a representative lawmaking body whose members are elected or appointed
iii) Nordric countries have the oldest parliament that started since 930
B) Industrial revolution
i) Britain started it by having deposits of iron ore and coal.
ii) This industry helped britian expand there empire.
iii) Soon the revolution spread to Germany, France, Belgium, and the united states.
iv) magna carter was a document that put nobles below the law.
C) Since 1900
i) Britain played a great role in both World wars, fighting as one of the victorious Allies.
ii) After ww2 most of the british colonies gained independence.
iii)
III) Economics diversity and change
A) industry and resources
i) Sweeden and united kingdom are same when it comes to manufacturing, like motor vehicles and aero space industries.
ii) both also produce pharmaceutical, food, and paper products.
iii) Sweeden exports timber, iceland with fishing, and norway from north sea ocean.
B) high-tech
i) Irelands economy is making a major advanced in technology like computer software
ii) a section between Scotland and Glasgow is known as silicon glen because it has so many high tech companies.
iii) Now Scotlands economy depends on service industries.
C)
i) almost all of the nations have joined the EU except Norway
ii) a common currency made in Europe is the Euro.
iii)Denmark tried to achieve its own currency but failed.
IV) Cultural similarities and modern art
A) similar languages and religions
i) most of them speak germanic languages
ii) the reformation swept through Europe and turned most of them into protestant.
B) Arts
i) theres a Norwegian playwright called Henrik Ibsen that is called father of modern drama
V) Life in Northern Europe
A) Social welfare
i) Northern Europe has universal healthcare
B) Distinctive customs
i) Brits are known for afternoon tea
ii) Finns are known for there saunas
C) Leisure
i) Brits enjoy horse back riding and Fox hunting
ii) They made rugby and cricket.
Summary
In the beginning a group of vikings found and terrorized northern Europe. it ended when the conqueror William came and took over Normandy. Britain was responsible for the industrial revolution. Soon a reformation came and turned most of Northern Europe Protestant.
Monday, February 2, 2015
ch 13 review sec 3
1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
Britain and spread throughout Europe.
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
Most of them became an united nation known as EU
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
It got them to start speaking france or germanic languages
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
It made them trade more raw materials.
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It tuned half into prodestant and other into catholic.
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
Henrick ibsen, William Wadsworth, Shakespeare.
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU? Why?
Norway
8) What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important?
A document that put nobles below the law.
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
Britain and spread throughout Europe.
2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
Most of them became an united nation known as EU
3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
It got them to start speaking france or germanic languages
4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
It made them trade more raw materials.
5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe?
It tuned half into prodestant and other into catholic.
6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
Henrick ibsen, William Wadsworth, Shakespeare.
7) What Northern European country did not join the EU? Why?
Norway
8) What was the Magna Carta? Why is it important?
A document that put nobles below the law.
9) What are the countries of Northern Europe?
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