Chapter 28 Homework

Chapter 28, Section 1

1. In East Asia, most of the economy is based on private ownership in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. However, the Korean government uses a command economy. Countries like China and Tibet have switched to a mixed economy.

2. Industry, agriculture, and transportation are three economic activities that play an important role in East Asia. Agriculture is very important because it supports their quickly growing population. Industry has allowed East Asian countries to excell in technology and become independent and more powerful in the global economic system. Transportation allows people from all different places to connect and communicate with eachother.

Creative Writing:
Although China has violated many human rights acts, I still think it should be included in the World Trade Organization. China's ecomony is shooting through the roof, while ours is not doing so well. It doesn't make sense not to let such an efficent economy into the organization. Also China has allowed us to get many vital imports for not a lot of money. China is one of our largest consistent trading partners and there are many things we rely on it for.


Chapter 28, Section 2

1. Industrialization and urbanization has affected Asia's enviornment in many ways. For example, the growing population and cities has caused the natural resources to become scarce and limited. This industrialization has also caused many things like, acid rain, pollution by industrial and human waste, deforestation, and desertification.

2. East Asia is faced with many naturally occuring destructive forces, mostly becasue of its location. They are faced with a lot of earthquakes mostly because they are located on the ring of fire. They are also unfortunatly plagued with tsunamis and typhoons.

Creative Writing:
Some governments throughout East Asia are trying to get companies to limit their pollution to help try and fix these natural issues. Japan has become very successful in trying to help limit pollution in East Asia, they have now even produced fuel cell engines that produced little to no harmful emissions. Other countries on the coast have tried to limit fishing in order to preserve the natural marine life in the area.