World Regional Geography

Spring 2005

Chapter 2: Human Development and World Regional Geography

Homework 2

Due February 1, 2005

At the Web Site for the course text, complete the following exercises:

1. Study Questions

2. Fill in the Blanks

The web site:

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072549750/information_center_view0/

After you answer the questions you will be given the option to email me the results (bottom of page)

Your answers to the following questions should be emailed to me.

Question 1:

Identify and discuss the shatterbelts of world religions.  Why do you think these shatterbelts exist where they do? What other shatterbelts are there?

Question 2:

Why does the growth of cities in the developing world present different problems than in cities such as New York or Tokyo? What are the issues and concerns? Why will this probably be a problem?

Question 3:

Describe the energy balance of the earth.  How does this control air and water currents?  What is its role in weather?  How can latitude be used as a guide to describe conditions around on the planet?

Question 4:

Describe the HIV trends in Asia and Africa. Why is this a serious problem? How are various countries (donor and other) addressing this problem? Check your notes for answers.