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Besides manufactured goods, what else is China “exporting” to the U. S.?. Air Pollution. 21% related to U. S. What moves it in our direction? Westerlies What are the effects? Acid rain, respiratory problems. Who is disputing the name of this sea in East Asia?. North/South Korea and Japan.
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Besides manufactured goods, what else is China “exporting”to the U. S.?
Air Pollution • 21% related to U. S. • What moves it in our direction? • Westerlies • What are the effects? • Acid rain, respiratory problems
By some estimates, up to 12 million Catholics live under the shadow of persecution in China, where believers who reject the Catholic Patriotic Association—the state church—must worship underground.
Which country in East Asia was victim to a cyber attack last year? Who is to blame?
South Korea • Computers networks at six major South Korean banks and broadcasters went into shutdown mode en masse, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyber attack by North Korea.
What do these countries have in common? • China • Iran • Saudi Arabia • Iraq • United States • Somalia
What level or levels of economic activity are found most in the country of ?
Secondary and Tertiary • 3rd largest economy in the world (U.S, China) • Mixed economy ( some govt. involvement/socialism) • 77% service industry (tertiary) • The rest is mostly manufacturing: exporter of electronics and automobiles • Why doesn’t Japan have a lot of farming? (primary economic activity) • Very little farmland/mountainous island country with high population density • Imports 60% of its food
Economic Spectrum Command Economy Mixed economy Free Enterprise
Population Pyramids of India and ChinaWhat prediction could you make about the future growth of the two countries? Write a sentence.
Population • China is the most populated country in the world and India is the second most populated country. • China has instituted a one child policy in order to limit population growth.
What do the Japanese hunt for food, but has caused concerns for other nations?
Whales • Have been doing it since the 12th century • Believe it is part of their culture and helps in research • Source of conflict with anti whaling groups because whales are endangered
Globalization • Cultural Diffusion • Cultural Convergence • Westernization 7-11 in Taiwan
Who is the youngest person to ever compete in the Masters golf tournament and where is he from?
Guan Tianlang from China • 14 years old, 8th grader • From Canton, China (near Hong Kong) • Golf was banned in China until 1984 • Shot 1 over in 1st round (45th place)
What is the largest Muslim country in the world by population?
Islam in Indonesia • Total population around 235,000,000. • 202,000,000 identified as Muslims. • 88% • Spread to Indonesia by Muslim traders in 13th century
Religion in Southeast Asia (Fig. 13.17) Globalization & Diversity: Rowntree, Lewis, Price, Wyckoff
The Korean Peninsula has remained in a technical state of war, divided by a heavily militarized border, since the foes signed a truce in 1953. Over the past decade, the two Koreas have engaged in deadly naval skirmishes in waters that both countries claim. And increasingly, their warfare has extended into cyberspace.