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Chapter 1:
Worksheet 1.1 Geography
1. The study of relationships between people and their environment. (b) Answers will vary.
2. By producing maps, cartographers provide the frame of reference that allows us to explore the world.
3. Location, place, interaction, and movement
4. No, they are not. Only the lines of longitude are of equal length. Each line of longitude equals half of the
circumference of the earth because each extends from the North Pole to the South Pole. The lines of latitude are
not all equal in length. Because they are each complete circles that remain equidistant from each other, the lines
of latitude vary in size from the longest at the equator to the smallest at the poles, where they are just single
points.
5. Half of a sphere. If you are in the United States, you are in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
6. The Global Positioning System (GPS) on the ground receives information from a U.S. military-run system of
satellites that circle the earth and provide precise time and location data. The individual GPS unit receives data
from three or more satellites that triangulate its absolute location on the earth’s surface. If you are carrying such
a device, your absolute location is the same as that of the device.
7. The relationship of distances on the map to actual distances on the earth.
8. Varying colors are used to differentiate features such as elevation, water, or vegetation.
9. Asia
10. Countries have mineral, fuel, and fishing rights in an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that spans 200
nautical miles from shore. Problems arise when two countries’ zones overlap. Median lines between countries
have been drawn in most cases, but there are still many areas of disagreement. Cruise ships must be a certain
number of miles out to sea before shops and casinos can open. Local laws on some islands allow ships to open
their casinos while in port.
11. An archipelago is a group of closely scattered islands in any large body of water. The term originally
referred to the arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey known as the Aegean Sea. In Greek it was
called Aigaion pelagos.
Examples: the Bahamas, Azores, Hawaii, Japan, Indonesia, the Greek islands, and most of the islands of the
Caribbean and the South Pacific.
12. A strait is a narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water. Historically straits have great
strategic importance. Whoever controls a strait is likely to control the sea routes of the entire region. Examples:
Gibraltar; Hormoz (between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman); Messina (between Sicily and the toe of
Italy); Dardanelles (between the Aegian Sea and the Sea of Marmara), the Bosporus (between the Black sea and
the Sea of Marmara); Mandab (between the Red and Arabian seas); and Bonifacio (between Corsica and
Sardinia).
13. China
14. Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic
15. For every 1,000 feet (304.8m) in elevation, the temperature drops about 3.5°F (1.9°C).
16. A strong atmospheric wind, part of the westerlies. Flying with the jet stream shortens a flight; flying against
it lengthens a flight.
17. When you know Fahrenheit, multiply by 5/9 after subtracting 32.
18. A moist densely wooded area usually found in a warm, tropical, wet climate between the Tropic of Cancer
and the Tropic of Capricorn. Rain forests can be temperate as well as tropical. South America’s Amazon is the
best-known example.
19. A desert is an area of land that receives less than 10 inches (25c) of precipitation per year. Deserts are on
each continent. There are both hot and cold deserts. The driest is the Atacama of Peru in South America; the
largest is the Sahara in Africa; the largest cold desert is Antarctica.
20. Cultural barriers include passports, visas, security measures, religious rules, language, and food. b.
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 1.2 Answering Questions
1. Answers will vary depending on flights (non-stop versus through versus a connection).
2. Answers will vary.
Worksheet 1.3 Using Reference Materials
On this and all other worksheets requiring the use of reference materials, answers will vary depending on the
sources used.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2. Australian Tourist Board and other sources
3. Climate versus weather. Can’t predict weather. Seasons reversed.
4. To check with her health insurance provider, or, if she has bought a travel policy, to read the fine print. Most
policies won’t cover exceptional activities such as bungee-jumping.
Worksheet 1.4 Map Review
1. One inch = 2,316 miles or 3,726 km
2. Compass rose
3. Tropic of Cancer
4. Ocean currents, remnants of the Gulf Stream, North Atlantic Current
5. Urals
6. Rockies
7. Africa
8. Europe
9. 180
10. D. Prime meridian
Worksheet 1.5 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. Great circle route
2. A. 1320; B. 0808; C. 1030; D. 2359
3. A. 1:06 pm; B. 6:45 pm; C. 8:00 am; D. 11:47 pm
4. Answers will vary depending on your time zone
5. Weather
6. Elevation
7. B, C, E, D, A
Chapter 2:
Worksheet 2.1 Geography Quiz
1. Long Island, the Jersey shore, North and South Carolina islands, Georgia, and Florida barriers, such as
Miami Beach.
2. An area at “the feet of the mountains.” Virginia and North Carolina.
3. Ships could not go any farther up stream. Explorers had to get off and walk.
4. The Appalachians. Ranges: Green Mountains in Vermont; White Mountains in New Hampshire; Catskills in
New York; Alleghenies in Pennsylvania; the Blue Ridge in Virginia and North Carolina, and the Cumberland
Mountains in Tennessee.
5. A delta is a low-lying area where a river meets the sea. The word comes from the Greek letter delta, referring
to its triangular shape when written.
6. The Erie Canal, in New York State, runs between Albany, on the Hudson River, and Buffalo, on Lake Erie.
Opened in 1825, it contributed to New York City’s growth as a port, inspired the building of canals throughout
the country, and speeded the movement of people to the West.
7. Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island
8. Rehoboth, because of its popularity as a summer destination for D.C. residents
9. In Louisiana, the water level is so close to the surface of the ground that coffins, instead of being buried, are
placed in tombs above ground to avoid the possibility of their floating.
10. The peninsula is on a porous plateau of karst limestone with rivers, underwater caves and sinkholes.
Worksheet 2.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 2.3 Answering Questions
1. Demonstrate awareness of the Times Square discount ticket booth. Acknowledge the high price of tickets,
but stress value for the money.
2. Millions of people use the subways during the daytime. Suggest taxis and buses as alternatives.
3. There are several possibilities. Some Internet research might suggest the following answers: Charleston,
South Carolina, is nine and one half hours from Maryland and six hours from central Florida (not quite midway,
but close enough). Charleston offers shops, fine dining, and many historical sites. The King Street area is the
place to shop if travelers like antiques and small boutiques. Local ground operators offer tours by motorcoach,
carriage, foot, and bike. Lodging is plentiful and varied.
4. The theme parks have many indoor activities. Suggest that the travelers visit in the early morning, retreat in
the afternoon to the hotel and pool, and revisit the theme park at night. Tickets usually allow multiple entries
during the day.
Worksheet 2.4 Map Review
Broadway 5 JFK, LGA, EWR
Faneuil Hall 12 BOS
Finger Lakes 15 depends on origination, could be ROC
Atlantic City 7 ACY
Liberty Bell 1 PHL
Mount Vernon 10 DCA
Atlanta 16 ATL
Hilton Head 11 SAV closest
Williamsburg 6 PHF (Newport News)
Key West 14 EYW
South Beach 4 MIA (no airport on Miami Beach)
Walt Disney World 3 MCO
Bourbon Street 9 MSY
Gulfport 2 GPT
Memorial Baptist Church 13 BHM
Natchez 8 HEZ
Worksheet 2.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
There are many possibilities.
There are many possibilities.
Worksheet 2.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1.
C History explorers
B Gourmets (Culinary Institute of America)
F Wine tasters
G Harness-racing fans
D Windjammer cruises
A Theme park lovers
E Mansion admirers
2.
New Hampshire: White Mountains
Vermont: Green Mountains
New York: Catskill/Adirondacks
North Carolina: Blue Ridge
Virginia: Blue Ridge Mountains and Alleghenies
3. Ideal vacation conditions exist in south Florida between December and May. During the summer, it is hot
and humid with torrential rainstorms common in late afternoon.
4. From June to November
5. Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Foxwoods in Connecticut
6. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Tampa in Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City;
Bayonne, New Jersey; Baltimore, Maryland; Norfolk, Virginia; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans, Louisiana, and
others.
7. Rockefeller Center
8. C
9. Seafood in New England; every possible cuisine in New York City; Amish cooking in Pennsylvania;
southern cuisine in Charleston, South Carolina; Cuban food in Miami, Florida; Creole cuisine in New Orleans
or Cajun Country, Louisiana.
10. The Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
11. New York City, Atlantic City, Orlando area, Miami, Memphis, Nashville, or New Orleans, others
12. Beaches, casinos
Chapter 3:
Worksheet 3.1 Geography
1. The weather in May would be impossible to know; however, one could indicate what the climate would be
like.
2. Columbus, about 50 miles south of Indianapolis, has six buildings listed as National Historic Landmarks. It
was a planned city, and many of the world’s best architects designed its buildings.
3. Lake Michigan
4. Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico
5. Plains occupy most of the land from the Appalachians to the Rockies sloping upward as they go west.
Students should mention the interesting Bad Lands, the Ozark-Ouachita Highlands, the forests of the north, and
the variety of landscape found in Texas.
6. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that descends to the ground during intense thunderstorm
activity. Winds in a tornado form a dark gray column of air with the center acting like a vacuum, picking up
objects and moving them along the storm’s path. Tornado Alley is the belt of land that stretches across Texas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. On average, more than 200 tornadoes occur across Tornado Alley each
year.
Worksheet 3.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 3.3 Answering Questions
1. Answer a question with a question, especially a question that is essentially negative. What kind of food does
the traveler like? Ships offer many choices.
2. What do the children like to do? Outdoor activities are plentiful: horseback riding, hiking, ranger-led treks in
the parks.
Worksheet 3.4 Map Review
Alamo 6 SAT
Big Bend National Park 1 ELP (El Paso)
Branson 2 PLK
Gateway Arch 7 STL
Guthrie Theater 9 MSP
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 3 ORD
Mackinac Island 5 DTW (Detroit)
Mount Rushmore 8 RAP (Rapid City)
Padre Island 11 CRP (Corpus Christi)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 10 CLE
The Loop 4 ORD
Worksheet 3.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers to these questions can be found online.
Worksheet 3.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
Matching True/False
1. North Dakota 1. F
2. Missouri 2. T
3. Texas 3. T
4. Iowa 4. F
5. Nebraska 5. T
6. South Dakota 6. F
7. Kansas 7. F
8. Arkansas 8. T
9. Oklahoma 9. T
10. T
11. T
12. F
Chapter 4:
Worksheet 4.1 Geography Quiz
1. Reno. Look at longitude. Reno is located at 119°, 49’ west, while Los Angeles in located at 118°, 14’ west.
2. A continental divide is an elevated boundary that separates rivers flowing toward opposite sides of a
continent. The river systems on different sides of the divide empty into different parts of the global ocean.
3. Denali, Alaska, and Death Valley, California.
4. A huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land. The word comes from the French word glace, meaning
“ice.” Glaciers are often called “rivers of ice.”
5. Erosion by the Colorado River. Arizona.
6. The Coast Ranges.
7. A fault is a break in the earth’s crust, or outermost layer. Many earthquakes, including the one that
devastated San Francisco in 1906, occur along the San Andreas Fault.
8. Hawaii, the island of Kauai.
Worksheet 4.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 4.3 Answering Questions
1. The low season in Las Vegas is June to August and the high season is February to May. December and
January are shoulder season, although the weeks right around the holidays are higher. The best hotel values are
at properties located downtown and off the Strip. A good starting place for information is the Las Vegas
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
2. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center representing the 19 pueblos of New Mexico, is a good starting place. Its
museum in Albuquerque showcases the development of the Pueblo Indians. The cultural center keeps an events
calendar and information for visiting the individual pueblos. The travelers might want to visit sites administered
by the National Park Service that feature Indian artifacts and culture such as the Petroglyph National Monument
just west of Albuquerque; Bandelier National Monument, west of Santa Fe, and Chaco Culture National
Historical Park, close to the Four Corners region. The New Mexico Tourism Department provides information.
3. Relaxing on the beach, eating lots of fresh exotic fruit, and taking catamaran rides at sunset suit most
travelers, but for those who like gardens, nature, history, art, or shopping, there are plenty of choices. Nature
lovers have their pick of parks and hikes. The Bishop Museum showcases Hawaiian history. For more choices,
see the Oahu Visitors Bureau Web site. (www.visit-oahu.com).
Worksheet 4.4 Map Review
1.
Anchorage 3 ANC
Barrow 6 BRW
Denali 2 no airport
Fairbanks 5 FBK
Juneau 7 JNU
Nome 1 OME
Skagway 4 SGY
2. Barrow
3. Juneau, Skagway
4.
Hawaii 4 KOA (Kona)
Kauai 3 LIH (Lihue)
Lanai 5 LNY
Maui 2 OGG (Kahului)
Molokai 1 MKK
Oahu 6 HNL (Honolulu)
Worksheet 4.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 4.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
Matching
1.
A. San Francisco
B. Phoenix
C. Las Vegas
D. San Diego
E. Los Angeles
F. Santa Fe
G. Denver
H. Albuquerque
I. Salt Lake City
2.
A. Montana
B. Oregon
C. Washington
D. Montana
E. Idaho
F. Oregon
3.
A. Lanai
B. Molokai
C. Hawaii
D. Oahu
E. Kauai
F. Maui
Multiple Choice
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. C
Chapter 5:
Worksheet 5.1 Geography
1. Permafrost causes buildings to sink, lean, and in all ways be unstable.
2. In June.
3. A shield is an area of ancient crust that formed during the earth’s early history. It is a relatively flat, stable
area of a continent. Each continent has at least one. Shields are generally found in the interiors of continents,
where they form vast plains or low plateaus and hills. The Canadian Shield makes up about one-quarter of
North America.
4. Halifax, because it is closest to Europe.
5. No. The water is cold.
6. Due to latitude, there are more hours of daylight in Colorado, whereas it gets dark early in the Laurentians.
7. In summer, Calgary will have variety: heat and rain.
8. The St. Lawrence Seaway is a system of canals, locks, and dams that allows ships to sail from the Atlantic
Ocean to the Great Lakes.
9. The Great Slave Lake is North America’s deepest. It is located in the Northwest Territories. Its outlet is the
Mackenzie River. It was named after the indigenous people who live near the lake, the Slave.
10. Canada’s newest territory; a self-governing territory of the Inuit people.
Worksheet 5.2 Itinerary Planning: Eastern Canada
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 5.3 Answering Questions
It depends. Most French-Canadians speak English as well as French. Suggest that the travelers take an escorted
tour and leave any language problems to multilingual guides.
Students should express the differences between the gentle Laurentians and the dramatic Rockies.
Worksheet 5.4 Map Review
Bay of Fundy 2 St. John (several answers possible)
Laurentians 8 YUL (Montreal closest)
Montréal 5 YUL
Cabot Trail 10 YHZ
Churchill and polar bears 1 YYQ
Thousand Islands 14 YYZ (Toronto, other possibilities)
Toronto 11 YYZ
Lake Louise 7 YYC (other possibilities)
Ottawa 12 YOW
Niagara Falls 4 YYZ (Toronto, other possibilities)
Calgary 3 YYC
Dawson City 13 YDA
Saguenay Fjord 9 YQB
Vancouver 6 YVR
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Park YYT (St. John’s is the nearest major airport)
Bonus Question: Hudson Bay
Worksheet 5.5 Itinerary Planning: Western Canada
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 5.6 Using Reference Materials
1. U.S. citizens must have a passport. Documentation for citizens of other countries varies. Always check the
latest rules.
2. Answers will vary according to the currency exchange rate at the time.
3. Yes, Hotel suggestions will vary.
4. Answers will vary.
5. Answers will vary.
6. Consult the VIA Rail’s Web site at www.viarail.ca for current schedules and reservation information.
7. Toronto’s CN Tower has different fees for different types of admissions. Students should consult
www.cntower.ca for the most up-to-date information.
8. All information about planning a trip to Kluane National Park and Reserve can be found at
www.klunenationalparkandreserve.ca
Worksheet 5.7 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. Lots of room for outdoor activities, fewer crowds.
2. Halifax
3. Ontario
4. French explorers settled the region in the 17th century. The area once held by France has remained a center a
French culture and language.
5. Gold was discovered in August 1896 in the Klondike River near Dawson City. Prospectors from throughout
the world rushed to the area to try their fortune, creating the gold rush.
6. A shopping area under the ground. Montréal. Because of the harsh winter weather, shoppers are protected
from the elements.
7. B
8.
Cabot Trail, G
Atabasca Glacier, I
Gastown, F
Rushing tides, J
Shakespearean Festival, H
Plains of Abraham, D
CN Tower, A
Folklorama, E
Stampede, B
Butchart Gardens, C
Chapter 6:
Worksheet 6.1 Geography
1. Waves are caused by wind blowing across the surface of the water. Although waves appear to move along
the surface of the water, they are simply the movement (called oscillation) of water up and down due to the
friction of the air.
2. The trade winds blow steadily from the east across the island and temper the tropical climate. Although hot,
a summer vacation in Barbados might actually be more pleasant than one spent in a U.S. city beset by high
humidity and heat reflecting off the streets. The windward side (facing the Atlantic) of the island has crashing
waves. The wettest months are from May to October. Barbados is subject to occasional hurricanes.
3. The U.S. took control of Cuba during the Spanish-American War in 1898 and held it until 1902 when Cuba
was granted independence. The military occupation ended with an agreement that the U.S. would be allowed to
lease Guantanamo Bay.
4. Bermuda lies east/southeast of North Carolina, alone in the Atlantic. The island has seasonal weather. In
January temperatures average 63° F (17° C), good for tennis and golf, too cool for swimming.
5. No. It is a U.S. Commonwealth.
6. The U.S. bought the islands from Denmark in 1917. The intension was to establish a large naval base there
to protect the newly built Panama Canal.
7. The Greater Antilles are the northernmost of the Caribbean islands and except for the Caymans, they are the
largest islands. The Lesser Antilles include the many small islands that stretch south of Puerto Rico almost to
South America.
8. The Windward Islands form the southern chain of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. Because of their
exposure to the northeast trade winds (northeasterlies) the islands were named the Windwards by sailors.
Examples: Examples: Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Grenada.
9. The Leeward Islands are also part of the Lesser Antilles. Because these islands are away from the wind
(leeward), they were named the Leewards. Examples: Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda,
St. Kitts Nevis, Anguilla, and the Virgin Islands.
10. Coral islands are formed from the hard outer skeletons of tiny sea animals called corals. They grow slowly,
often attaching themselves to rocky outcrops. Corals need warm crystal clear water to grow in. (Bermuda is the
most northerly coral island.) Water laden with silt and other sediments would suffocate the delicate coral
polyps. Examples: the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos.
Worksheet 6.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary but may include Dunn’s River Falls, Shaw Park Botanical Gardens, and Fern Gully.
Worksheet 6.3 Answering Questions
Answers will vary, but students should demonstrate various sales techniques such as showing value, breaking
cruise price down to per diem, and comparing it with a land package.
Unfortunately this statement could be true. Responses should reflect concern for the traveler and mention the
safety of an all-inclusive.
Worksheet 6.4 Map Review
Some island airports (mostly the small ones) are found by using the island’s name only; others require seekers
to know the island’s city.
1. Cuba HAV (Havana)
2. U.S. Virgins STT (St. Thomas)
3. Turks and Caicos PLS (Provo)
4. St. Barts SBH (Gustavia)
5. Puerto Rico SJU (San Juan)
6. Dominica DCF (Roseau)
7. Bermuda BDA
8. Montserrat MNI
9. Trinidad and Tobago TAB (Scarborough on Tobago) POS (Port of Spain on Trinidad)
10. Haiti PAP (Port-au-Prince)
11. Aruba AUA
12. Anguilla AXA
13. St. Vincent SVD
14. Bonaire BON
15. Saba SAB (The Bottom)
16. Barbados BGI (Bridgetown)
17. British Virgins EIS (Road Town on Tortola)
18. Guadeloupe PTP (Ponte-a-Pitre)
19. The Bahamas NAS (Nassau)
20. Grenada GND
21. St. Kitts and Nevis SKB
22. Caymans GCM (Grand Cayman)
23. Martinique FDF (Fort de France)
24. St. Martin SXM (Marigot)
25. St. Lucia SLU (Castries)
26. Jamaica MBJ (Montego Bay)
27. Curacao CUR
28. Dominican Republic SDQ (Santo Domingo)
Worksheet 6.5 Using Reference Materials
1. Since the start of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative in 2009, all islands except Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands require visitors to have a passport. Travelers with green cards and those from countries
other than the U.S. and Canada have different rules, and requirements must be checked carefully.
2. Answers will vary.
3. Answers will vary.
4. St. Maarten has a dock, but not all ships can dock. Check resources.
Worksheet 6.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. West Indies
2. tropical
3. leeward or Caribbean
4. from June to October
5. golfers/tennis players
6. December 15 to April 15
7. Spanish: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
8. French: Haiti, St. Barthelemy, Martinique, St. Martin, Guadeloupe
9. English: Caymans, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, others
10. Papiamento: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao
11. Hindi: Trinidad
12. Caymans; Bonaire; Andros in the Bahamas with its barrier reef; Saba; Turks and Caicos; Statia; Tobago,
and others
13. Virgin Islands (U.S. and British), Antigua, Grenadines
14. Jamaica, Bahamas, Antigua, and many more.
Chapter 7:
Worksheet 7.1 Geography
1. Central America consists of the seven countries (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua,
Costa Rica, and Panama) that extend from the North American continent south of Mexico to Colombia, South
America. Latin America refers to all of the Americas south of the U.S.
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. A
11. C
Worksheet 7.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 7.3 Answering Questions
1. If the grandson uses common sense and is not a risk taker, he should be fine traveling in Mexico since he
speaks the language and has a friend to show him the ropes. He’ll probably fly into Mexico City. Mention a few
basic safety precautions: Never take an unofficial taxi, especially from the airport; don’t wear flashy jewelry or
expensive clothes; don’t use ATMs that are not within safe hotels; and don’t rent an upscale car. In other words,
you’re less likely to be a target of crime if you don’t draw attention to yourself. Ciudad Ayala is a small town
about 70 miles (113 km) from Mexico City. The area has many sites associated with the Mexican Revolution.
Suggest that the grandparent and grandson check the Mexican Tourism Board’s Web site to become familiar
with the area.
2. Suggest contacting the Chihuahua State Tourism office (www.coppercanyon-mexico.com) for answers to the
travelers’ questions. If the travelers want to go it alone, the tourism office has information on how to book the
train and where to stay. If they prefer an organized trip, several companies offer escorted train tours and hiking
and horseback adventures. The tourism office has a list of Copper Canyon specialists.
Worksheet 7.4 Map Review
Acapulco 2 ACA
Belmopan 4 BZE (use Belize City)
Cancún 12 CUN
Copper Canyon 1 CUU (Chihuahua)
Guatemala City 7 GUA
Los Cabos 11 SJD
Managua 9 MGA
Panama City 3 PTY
San José 10 SJO
San Salvador 8 SAL
Taxco 5 no airport
Tegucigalpa 6 TGU
Bonus Question: Gulf of California
Worksheet 7.5 Using Reference Materials
1. Answers will vary.
2. Answers will vary.
3. Whenever a single parent wants to take a child out of the United States, he or she must have written
permission from the parent who is not going on the trip. Mexico is strict about this requirement.
4. Answers will vary.
5. Answers will vary.
Worksheet 7.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. Aztec, B; Olmec, D; Maya, A; Toltec, C
2. Costa Rica
3. No; Mexico
4.
Mexico: Cancún, Cozumel
Belize: unnamed barrier reef
Honduras: Bay Islands
5. In Mexico: Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, and Cancún
6. In Mexico: Chichen Itza, Tulúm, and others; in Belize: Altun Ha; in Guatemala: Tikal
Chapter 8:
Worksheet 8.1 Geography
1. Santiago, Chile. Though it is common to think of South America as directly south of North America, South
America actually lies southeast of North America.
2. Amazon, although it is only the world’s second longest river.
3. Angel Falls: Venezuela
4. Lake Titicaca, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia. Although there are higher lakes in the world,
Lake Titicaca is the highest one on which boats can sail.
5. It is the strait at the southern extremity of South America. It passes in a winding course between the
mainland and Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. It connects the South Atlantic with the South Pacific. It was
discovered in 1520 by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
6. The world’s driest desert, the Atacama is located in northern Chile. The town of Calama in the desert has
never received rain. The Atacama is a source for nitrates and borax.
7. Chile owns Easter Island. You can fly there from Santiago, Chile, or visit on a cruise ship voyage
8. French Guiana on the northeast coast has been a colony of France since 1817. It is officially a department
(state) of France. (Interesting fact: French Guiana is the launch site of the European Space Agency.)
9. Off the north coast of French Guiana; it belongs to France. (Interesting fact: Devil’s Island was a penal
colony until 1938. Now cruise ships visit.).
10. Manaus, a port on left bank of Rio Negro above its junction with the Amazon. (Interesting facts: Manaus is
miles from the mouth of the river, but is accessible to ocean-going vessels. In the late 18th century, it had
extensive growth because it was the center of the world’s supply of rubber. When rubber became available in
other places, economy rapidly declined. Now it is a commercially important area for Amazon products.)
11. La Paz, Bolivia, in the Andes.
12. Punta Arenas, Chile, is the southernmost city. Ushuaia in southern Argentina on Tierra del Fuego Island,
south of the Strait of Magellan, is the southernmost town.
Worksheet 8.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary. Students will have to do research.
Worksheet 8.3 Answering Questions
Answers will vary. Students will have to counter common objections.
Worksheet 8.4 Map Review
Angel Falls 3 from Caracas to Canaima
Buenos Aires 14 EZE/BUE and AEP (city airport)
Cartagena 1 CTG
Galápagos 4 GPS (Baltra)
Iguazú Falls 11 IGR (Argentina side)
La Paz 6 LPB
Lake Titicaca 9 LPB (La Paz)
Lima 8 LIM
Manaus 2 MAO
Montevideo 7 MVD
Quito 5 UIO
Rio de Janiero 10 GIG
Santiago 12 SCL
Tierra del Fuego 13 PUQ (Punta Arenas, Chile) USH (Ushuaia, Argentina)
Bonus Question: Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil
Worksheet 8.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 8.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. The highest mountains are on the west coast, and lower mountains are on the east.
2. Andes
3. Aconcagua, one of the Seven Summits. It is located between Chile and Argentina, but lies mostly in
Argentina
4. A rain forest typically has a high canopy and very little undergrowth; a jungle has dense undergrowth.
(Interesting fact: Amazonia has both types of vegetation.)
5. Level, grassy plains: Argentina
6. Peru or Humboldt Current
7. Portuguese
8. Baltra
9. High season is June to August and from early December to late January
10. Cuzco
11. Visitors can take a combination of train and bus, or a helicopter. Hikers walk from Cuzco
12. From December to March, South America’s summer. There is a 50-50 chance of having calm weather to
cruise around the Horn.
13. Marks in rocks that give evidence of past geological events or human markings; the Nazca Lines.
14. Ushuaia and Punta Arenas
Chapter 9:
Worksheet 9.1 Geography
1. Gentle and rolling
2. The chalk and limestone in the soil; scarplands.
3. The Lowlands, the Southwest Peninsula, and the Pennine Hills
4. A moors is a large area of open land covered by grass, a layer of peat, or low-growing scrubs. Most of
England’s moors are in the northeast and southwest.
5. The Highlands, the Central Lowlands, and the Southern Uplands
6. Ben Nevis
7. A lake; Scotland; Loch Ness
8. Braemar, Balmoral and Glamis
9. Tweed, Cheviot and Solway
10. Ring of Kerry
11. Canterbury Cathedral
12. Damp; golfers should dress in layers and bring raingear.
13. The temperate climate, plenty of rain, and the minerals in the soil keep Wales and Ireland green.
14. Greenwich Meridian Time – sets world clock, located in Greenwich, England
Worksheet 9.2 Touring Attractions
1. Royal coat of arms
2. Blue porcelain plaques
3. Tower of London
4. Buckingham Palace
5. In England’ Southwest Peninsula. The mythical kingdom of King Arthur has ties to Cornwall’s north coast
and Tintagel Castle.
6. Yes. Bath is known for its hot springs.
7. Cambridge and Oxford
8. Paris and Brussels
9. The Roman emperor Hadrian built a wall along the border between Scotland and England, It was designed to
keep the fierce Celtic warriors out of England.
10. Experienced travelers, perhaps those seeking a quiet vacation that blends the cultures of Britain and France.
They are located off the coast of France.
11. Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
12. St. Andrews – book at least 8 weeks in advance.
13. Orkneys and the Shetlands off the north coast; Inner and Outer Hebrides off the west coast.
14. Eisteddfods
15. Dublin; Rosslare
16. Giant’s Causeway
17. Shannon; Dublin
18. Iveragh; southwest
19. Theater, museums, the Book of Kells, shopping, pubs
20. Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer (Aran Islands)
Worksheet 9.3 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 9.4 Answering Questions
1. Traveling at the deluxe or even the first-class level can be costly, especially in the cities. But there are many
ways to cut costs. The most common is by staying outside the city center and using public transportation to visit
the sights. In the country, staying at modest B&Bs also helps control costs. Prices are posted outside restaurants,
enabling travelers to choose places within their budget.
2. The answer depends on the travelers. If travelers want to see a specific show on a specific day, then buy
tickets in advance. Whether they buy tickets in the United States or London, they should first call the theater’s
box office or check its Web site. Booking fees vary. Some theaters waive the booking fee if travelers call
directly. They should pick up the tickets at the box office rather than having them mailed. However, if the
travelers don’t know their schedule, prefer flexibility, or want to take their chances at the half-price ticket booth,
they should wait until they arrive in London to purchase their tickets. Tkts, the city’s official discount theater
ticket booth, is in Leicester Square.
Worksheet 9.5 Map Review
Aran Islands 4 IOR (Inishmore)
Belfast 1 BFS
Cardiff 11 CWL
Dover 2 use London
Dublin 8 DUB
Edinburgh 10 EDI
Glasgow 3 GLA
Inverness 6 ABZ (Aberdeen)
Isle of Man 7 most people approach by ferry
London 5 LHR (Heathrow); LGW (Gatwick); STN (Stansted)
Shannon 9 SNN
Bonus Question: Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, and Sark
Worksheet 9.6 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 9.7 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary
Worksheet 9.8 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. The Commonwealth consists of the United Kingdom and the now-independent former countries of the
British Empire. It is not a policy-making body, but is solely a loose voluntary association among countries that
were formerly under British control.
2. It continues to be part of the United Kingdom, but is working for self-rule.
3. Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), and Stansted (STN)
4. The Pennines
5. Thames
6. Shannon
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. F, T, T, F, F, T, F
11. Cardiff
12. A
13. August and early September
14. Book of Kells
15. Cork
Chapter 10:
Worksheet 10.1 Geography
1. Copenhagen
2. Iceland
3. Alps
4. Kjølen
5. Scandinavian; Jutland
6. Summer days are long; winter days are short. It is sometimes hard to get to sleep in summer; hotels with
thick shades to keep a room dark are a plus. In winter, the days are too short for much outdoor activity.
7. The Rhine flows from rivers in southeast Switzerland through Lake Constance and then through Germany
and the Netherlands into the North Sea. In its course through the Netherlands, it curves west and divides into
two branches and changes names. The most scenic part of the river is between Mainz and Cologne in Germany.
8. eastward; Black
9. Winds from the Atlantic (the North Atlantic Current) blow across the continent, making northern Europe’s
climate generally milder.
10. Finland is a “land of lakes and marshes.” It is flat and heavily forested, with tundra in the extreme north.
11. North
12. Baltic
Worksheet 10.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary
Worksheet 10.3 Answering Questions
1. To experience authentic Viennese cuisine, consider a beisln, a wood-paneled beer tavern that offers Austrian
fare, or a heuriger, an informal eatery that is known for wine and traditional food.
2. No. A trip to Alaska features primarily scenic and natural beauty. A trip to Scandinavia features scenic
beauty as well as history, food, shopping, and architecture (even castles).
3. Stress value for the dollar.
4. River cruises stop at interesting sites. They give passengers a taste of places they might want to come back to
on a future trip.
Worksheet 10.4 Map Review
Amsterdam 2 AMS
Bergen 10 BGO
Berlin 7 TXL (Tegel)
Brussels 3 BRU
Copenhagen 9 CPH
Geneva 12 GVA
Helsinki 6 HEL
Oslo 8 OSL
Salzburg 1 SZG
Stockholm 11 STO
Vienna 5 VIE
Zurich 4 ZRH
Bonus Question: Northern; Eastern
Worksheet 10.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 10.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. In 1951, six western European countries joined together in the European Coal and Steel Community. As
more members joined, the organization grew in scope and soon became an association (known as the European
Community) that helped mend and meld European economies. In 1993 the European Community was renamed
the European Union (EU) with 15 countries as members. New countries continued to join. By 2007, 27
countries were member states. In 2013, Croatia became the 28th member. In 2016, residents of the UK voted to
leave.
2.
Belgium G BRU
Denmark I CPH
Finland H HEL
Germany A THF TXL
Iceland J KEF
Liechtenstein K none
Luxembourg D LUX
The Netherlands F AMS
Norway B OSL
Sweden C STO
Switzerland E BRN (Berne has no significant airport)
3. Dutch-speaking Flemings and French-speaking Walloons.
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. A
Chapter 11:
Worksheet 11.1: Geography
1. Great European Plain
2. Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Poland, which also lies on the Baltic Sea, is sometimes included. They are
named for their location on the Baltic Sea.
3. Although Europe and Asia are actually part of one large landmass, tradition has split the region into two
continents along the Ural Mountains in western Russia. (Interesting fact: In the airline industry, the division is
reflected in fare and ticketing procedures.)
4. A steppe is a flat or hilly area covered mainly by short grasses. Steppes are found where there are distinct
seasonal variations in temperature. The Eurasian steppe, which extends from Hungary to China, is the world’s
largest temperate grassland. Most people recognize “steppe” as the name for the vast grassy plains of Russia
and Ukraine.
5. St. Petersburg; Caspian
6. Hot weather
7. Estonia
8. Hot springs for spas
9. puszta
10. Baikal
11 Ukraine, Romania, Russia, and Bulgaria
Worksheet 11.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 11.3 Answering Questions
1. Most people travel across Russia by train. From Moscow, through Siberia, to Vladivostok on the Pacific
Coast, the Trans-Siberian Railroad—the longest railroad line in the world—takes passengers from coast to
coast. The most prevalent type of road in Russia is a dirt road, so driving across the country is iffy and
dependent on the season. During the winter, from November to May, the roads are frozen; during summer,
many roads become mud pits and are unusable.
2. That has changed. Several of the big chains have built properties in Russia, and now tourists are able to find
homelike accommodations.
3. Get the concierge or tour escort to write out in Cyrillic the names of the stations that you want to go to as
well as the name and address of your hotel (in case you need to take a taxi to get back to the hotel).
Worksheet 11.4 Map Review
Bratislava 1 BTS
Bucharest 5 OTP
Budapest 11 BUD
Kiev 7 KBP
Minsk 4 MSQ
Moscow 12 DME. SVO, VKO
Prague 2 PRG
Riga 10 RIX
Sofia 13 SOF
St. Petersburg 3 LED
Tallinn 6 TLL
Vilnius 8 VNO
Warsaw 9 WAW
Bonus Question: Answers will vary depending on your time zone. Moscow changes to summer time from the
last Saturday in March to the Saturday before last Sunday in October.
In winter, Moscow is GMT+3.
In summer, Moscow is GMT+4.
Worksheet 11.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 11.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1.
Budapest, H
Czestochowa, E
Kraków, D
Moscow, A
Prague, G
St. Petersburg, B
Tallinn, C
Warsaw, F
2. T, F, F, T, F, T, F, T, T
Chapter 12:
Worksheet 12.1 Geography
1. Climate is the product of latitude, elevation, topography, vegetation density, distance from the sea, and
location on a continent. The Mediterranean climate is found on the west coast of a continent between 30 and 40
degrees latitude and along the shores of a sea. It is considered a mild climate, with warm summers and short and
mild but rainy winters.
2. Iberian, Italian, and Balkan
3. Gibraltar
4. Algarve; Costa del Sol
5. Rhodes; Sicily; Balearic Islands; Corsica
6. Pyrenees
7. Apennines
8. Corfu, Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini
9. Loire
10. Peloponnese
11. The division of Cyprus is mainly due to ethnic strife between Greeks and Turks. After World War II, many
Greek Cypriots wanted union with Greece, but the Turkish minority (12 percent) opposed the idea. Ethnic strife
led the United Nations to send a peacekeeping force in 1964. In 1974, Turkish forces invaded after Cypriot
army officers seized the government. The Turks occupied 40 percent of the island despite UN efforts. The
island was partitioned into the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the border
between the two regions was closed. After years of negotiation, Turkish Cyprus opened its borders with Greek
Cyprus in April 2003. Greek Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004. Reunification talks continue.
12. At the southern tip of Spain where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Gibraltar is a self-
governing colony, a British possession since 1704. Residents have voted with near unanimity to remain under
British rule although Spain would like to have the strategic port. Following a 1984 agreement between Britain
and Spain, the border—closed by Spain in 1960—was reopened in 1985. A plan for the U.K. and Spain to share
sovereignty was rejected by Gibraltar voters in 2002.
Worksheet 12.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 12.3 Answering Questions
3. Since September 11, 2001, most travel insurance companies have enhanced their terrorism coverage. But not
all trip protection policies offer the same coverage. Most policies reimburse if the terrorist incident occurs in a
foreign destination within thirty days prior to departure. After that, each company differs in its coverage. The
best bet is to compare policies at www.quotetravelinsurance.com or www.insuremytrip.com.
2. It is difficult but possible. Special tours are allowed after hours. Keep researching.
Worksheet 12.4 Map Review
Athens 14 ATH
Barcelona 11 BCN
Crete 3 HER (Iráklion)
Cyprus 2 LCA (Larnaca) [left off map in Workbook in error]
Florence 12 FLR
Lisbon 9 LIS
Madrid 1 MAD
Milan 6 MXP (Malpensa) LIN (Linate)
Mykonos 7 JMK
Naples 13 NAP
Nice 10 NCE
Paris 4 CDG (Charles de Gaulle) ORY (Orly)
Rome 5 FCO
Venice 8 VCE
Bonus Question: There are three time zones. Western Europe – Portugal (+0); Central Europe – Ex., Spain,
France, Italy (+1); Eastern Europe – Greece (+2)
Worksheet 12.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 12.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. San Marino; Vatican City
2. Uffizi, D; Vatican, C: Prado, B; Louvre, A
3. Normandy
4. Carcassonne
5. paradores
6. C
7. Granada
8. Faro
9. Andorra
10. Garda
11. Plaka
12. F, F T, T, F
Chapter 13:
Worksheet 13.1 Geography
1. Tanzania
2. Sinai
3. Persian
4. The Sahel is the region of dry grassland south of the Sahara. Climatic changes, overgrazing, and the
advancing Sahara are causing the Sahel to shrink.
5. Mount Kilimanjaro
6. Although both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya are near the equator, their elevation causes them to
have glaciers and snow. Climatic changes are causing the glaciers to melt.
7. Tigris - Euphrates
8. South Africa has such climatic variety that it could be six or more separate countries. Rainfall is sparse in the
west, more plentiful in the east.
9. Sahara, the desert; Nile, the river.
10. The equatorial climate changes little throughout the year. The wet season is from November to April in
most areas. You should pick a time based on traveler’s interests. In the dry season, it is easier to spot the
animals because they cluster around the water holes. Migration times, when the animals are in search of food
and water, are also attractions.
11. South Africa’s gold mines yield 28 percent of the world’s gold annually. Gold was first discovered in 1886
at the mines near Witwatersrand; even larger finds were subsequently made at other mines.
12. Lake Victoria. (Interesting facts: the lake is also the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, after Lake
Superior. It is bordered by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The lake was named by British explorer John
Hanning Speke, the first European to see the lake (in 1858), in honor of the British queen.
13. The term Barbary Coast refers to the countries in northern Africa along the Mediterranean: Morocco,
Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. Although the term came from the Berber people who inhabited the region, it
is best known for its association with the pirates who operated there in the 16th through 19th centuries.
14. Lesotho (Interesting facts: This tiny country gained independence from the British in 1966. It is completely
surrounded by South Africa. Nearly 40 percent of the male workers migrate to South Africa for employment.
Worksheet 13.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 13.3 Answering Questions
Answers will vary but might include the following information.
1. Cruise lines based in the United States, or those that cater mostly to U.S. residents, tend to steer clear of most
ports in North Africa. European lines offer North African cruises, and these include stops in Libya, which can
get sticky for holders of a U.S. passport. The issue is changing rapidly. Always check the latest information.
2. In Morocco, shopping can be a hassle unless the traveler knows how to haggle. You might want to try a
bargaining exercise in class for fun. Some tips for beginners:
Don’t touch or ask about an item if you are not interested.
Master the currency conversion rate before you start out.
Don’t dress in your Sunday best if you want a good deal.
Don’t wear shorts or sleeveless shirts no matter what the temperature. Respect the culture.
Take tea when it’s offered.
Don’t walk out if the merchant offers a high price at first. Make an absurdly low counteroffer. Then the
fun begins!
Never pull out a wad of cash.
Be ready to walk out if the price isn’t right.
Worksheet 13.4 Map Review
Abu Simbel 2 ABS
Alexandria 10 HBE
Ankara 4 ESB
Cairo 15 CAI
Cape Town 11 CPT
Cappadocia 1 use Ankara or Adana
Casablanca 9 CMN
Eilat 12 ETH
Istanbul 14 IST
Jerusalem 13 No airport, use TLV
Johannesburg 7 JNB
Luxor 6 LXR
Marrakesh 3 RAK
Nairobi 8 NBO
Tel Aviv 5 TLV
Bonus Question: Off the coast of Africa, in the South Atlantic Ocean (south of Ghana and west of Gabon)
Worksheet 13.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 13.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. Near the city of Giza, a suburb of Cairo on the Nile’s west bank. (Interesting fact: The site includes the Great
Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.)
2. Botswana
3. Christianity, Judaism, Islam
4.
Casablanca, C
Rabat, B
Meknés, E
Fez, F
Marrakesh, A
Tangier, D
5.
Aswan, D
Luxor, C
Abu Simbel, A
Cairo, B
6. F, F, T, T, F, T, T, T
Chapter 14:
Worksheet 14.1 Geography
1. It ranges from the eternal snows of the Himalaya to the heat of the plains with many regional variations.
2. Seasonal changes in the direction of the prevailing winds.
3. Japan’s regional climates are similar to those of the eastern United States.
4. Kyoto
5. The Ring of Fire is the wide loop of active volcanoes that circles much of the Pacific Ocean.
6. Angkor Wat; Siem Reap.
7. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Interesting fact: During the colonial era,
France ruled the eastern portion of the peninsula; Britain ruled the west.
8. Himalaya
9. Huang He (the Yellow) and the Ch’ang (Yangtze)
10. Chao Phraya
11. One, the entire country is on Beijing time.
12. Most of Bangladesh is near sea level. During a monsoon, large parts of the country can be submerged.
(Interesting fact: The country has a poor emergency warning system, so often people do not know of impending
disaster.)
13. Maldives. (Interesting fact: Formerly a British protectorate, the Maldives became independent in 1965.)
14. From north to south, they are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
15. Towns whose names end in pur have a Hindu background; those ending with abad began as Muslim.
Interesting fact: Stan means “land of.” Several Asian countries have this suffix: for example, Afghanistan
means “land of the Afghans.”)
16. Thailand
17. Nepal
Worksheet 14.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 14.3 Answering Questions
Answers will vary but may include the following information.
1. Bhutan has a beautiful landscape, fortified monasteries, and citizens wesr national dress in public (it is a
law.)
2. Many Japanese restaurants have plastic or wax food models of their various dishes on display. If necessary,
bring the waiter to the display and point!
Worksheet 14.4 Map Review: India and Southeast Asia
Agra 1 DEL (Delhi)
Bangkok 9 BKK
Chiang Mai 3 CNX
Dehli 6 DEL
Hanoi 11 HAN
Jakarta 10 CGK
Kolkata 12 CCU
Kuala Lumpur 2 KUL
Mumbai 7 BOM
Penang 4 PEN
Siem Reap 8 REP
Singapore 5 SIN
Bonus Question: Mount Everest
Worksheet 14.5 Map Review: East Asia
Forbidden City 6 BJS
Great Wall 2 BJS
Ming Tombs 8 BJS
Potala Palace 3 LXA (Lhasa, Tibet)
Stone Forrest 1 KMG (Kunming)
Terracotta Warriors 7 XIY (Xi’an)
Ch’ang (Yangtze) Gorge 4 CKG (Chongqing)
Shanghai 5 SHA (Metropolitan area)
Worksheet 14.6 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 14.7 Looking Back at India and Southeast Asia: A Chapter Quiz
1. A mausoleum for the wife of the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan; Agra, India.
2. “Bollywood” is the entertainment complex in Mumbai, India. Interesting fact: It produces more films than
any other country.
3. The tiny country of Brunei is one of the world’s richest. Its wealth is based on its oil and gas exports.
(Interesting fact: Sultan and Prime Minister His Majesty Puduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the ruler of Brunei, is one of the world’s richest men.)
4. People take off their shoes.
5. Petronas Towers, B: Rock-carved temples, C; Snake Temple, F; Borobudur, A: Temple of the Emerald
Buddha, D; Taj Mahal, E
Worksheet 14.8 Looking Back at East Asia: A Chapter Quiz
1. F, T, F, T, T, F, T, T, T, T, F
2. Taipei
3. Odense
4. Shanghai
5. After the communist takeover of mainland China, Chian Kai-Skek escaped to Taiwan and took it over.
6. It belongs to China and has been open to tourists since 1980.
7. Mandarin Chinese, the official language of China. More than one billion people speak the language.
(Interesting fact: The next most common language is Hindi.)
8. After the dam was completed , river cruises had to change their itineraries because the Ch’ang River became
a lake. The Three Gorges Dam will be the world’s largest electricity-generating facility.
9. The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, was the home of the emperor and imperial court for
nearly 500 years. Visitors were not allowed in. In 1950, several decades after the last emperor was expelled, the
Forbidden City became a museum and was opened to the public.
10. In 1997 Hong Kong was transferred back to China. It had been under British rule since 1842.
11. From 1392 to 1910 the Korean peninsula was the home of the Choson Kingdom. In 1910 Japan took
control. After World War II, Korea was divided at latitude 38 degrees north. The Soviet occupation zone was
north of the line; the American occupation zone was south of the line. The Korean War was from 1950 to 1953.
Today the border remains at the 38th parallel.
12. Borobudur and Prambanan.
Chapter 15:
Worksheet 15.1 Geography
1. Oceania includes tens of thousands of islands scattered across the vast Pacific Ocean. Only about 3,000
islands are large enough to have names. The term may or may not include Australia, New Zealand, and New
Guinea, which may be separated and called Australasia. Unquestionably included are the islands of Melanesia,
Micronesia, and Polynesia.
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. A coral reef is created by corals – tiny soft-bodied marine animals that have hard outer skeletons.
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. New Zealand’s North Island; glowworm caves.
14. Melanesia is the region that lies northeast of Australia, south of the equator, and west of 180 degrees of
longitude, but it excludes New Zealand.
15. An atoll is a coral reef or a number of small reefs surrounding a large lagoon.
16. A
17. C
18. C
19. Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora.
20. C
21. C
Worksheet 15.2 Itinerary Planning
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 15.3 Answering Questions
1. Stress value. Because English is Australia’s language, travelers are able to more easily seek out less
expensive restaurants and other good deals.
2. New Zealand is so much more. You might mention, for example, Rotorua, the center of Maori culture, or
Christchurch, “the most English city outside England.”
3. Yes, the New Zealand Tourist Board has a map.
Worksheet 15.4 Map Review
Alice Springs 11 ASP
Brisbane 9 BNE
Cairns 1 CNS
Coober Pedy 4 CPD
Darwin 6 DRW
Great Barrier Reef 10 CNS (use Cairns, others)
Hobart 8 HBA
Melbourne 5 MEL
Perth 7 PER
Sydney 2 SYD
Uluru (Ayers Rock) 3 AYQ
Bonus Question: Mount Wilhelm
Worksheet 15.5 Using Reference Materials
Answers will vary.
Worksheet 15.6 Looking Back: A Chapter Quiz
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. B
10. Fiji, B; Guam, D; Tonga, A; Tahiti, E; Papua New Guinea, C