Chapter 29 homework

Chapter 29, Section 1

1. The Eurasian, Philippine, and Indo-Australian tectonic plates collided millions of years ago, forming the landmasses known today as Southeast Asia. This upheaval formed cordilleras, or parallel mountain ranges and plateaus. Activity from related volcanoes and tectonic activity created a series of archipelagoes, or groups of islands.

2. Fossil fuels, minerals, and gems are some of the natural resources of the region. The flora and fauna, or plants and animals, of Southeast Asia are among the most diverse on Earth and are also valuable natural resource. Southeast Asia has a plentiful supply of fossil fuels and an abundance of minerals. Oil and natural gas deposits off Borneo’s northern coast have made the ruler of Brunei one of the world’s richest people. Indonesia and Malaysia are among the top six exporters of tin in the United States.

Creative Writing:
Throughout Southeast Asia, people rely on waterways for transportation, communication, and food. The rivers’ silt and deposits of sediment create fertile agricultural areas.

Chapter 29, Section 2

1. The island and coastal areas have a tropical wet climate characterized by little variation in temperature and mostly wet conditions almost year-round. A tropical dry climate sweeps southeastward across the Indochina Peninsula and along the southeaster parts of Indonesia. Alternate wet and dry seasons characterize this climate. Parts of Southeast Asia;s mainland have a humid subtropical climate that experience cool, dry temperatures.

2. A tropical wet climate dominates the island Southeast Asia, while most parts of the mainland and some islands have a tropical dry or humid subtropical climate.

Creative Writing:
I am against another area working toward urbanization, such as Singapore. Once and island covered by dense rain forest and surrounded by mangrove tees, Singapore developed into an urban area. Many endemic species are gone. Nearly 80% of the trees and shrubs growing in Singapore are imported from Central and South America.