Chapter 9

1. How are theclimate, natural vegetation, and landforms linked in this region?

2. Explain how economic andpolitical colonial rule made Africa dependent on Europe.

3. How did Africa South ofthe Sahara become the poorest region in the world?  Do you think thisregion will contribute a greater percentage of world trade by 2050?  Whyor why not?

4. Summarize the differencesbetween Central and Western Africa through geographic characteristics such asdistribution of people, ethnic groups, climates, landforms, resources, economicactivities, and government.

5. Summarize the differencesbetween Eastern and Southern Africa through geographic characteristics such asdistribution of people, ethnic groups, climates, landforms, resources, economicactivities, and government.

Chapter 10

1. How did differingcolonial experiences in Australia, New Zealand, and the island countries ofOceania create different contemporary human geographies?

2. How have culturalrelations changed between Aboriginal Australians and European Australians fromthe colonial era to the present?

3. How does New Zealand useits natural environment to increase the country’s global connections?

4. What attractions do thecountries of the South Pacific offer to tourists?  What are the advantagesand disadvantages of the tourism industry for the inhabitants?

5. How is Antarcticagoverned?  What role does the international community play in theexploitation of Antarctica’s resources?  How might human-induced climatechange affect the politics, economy, and natural environment of Antarctica?