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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).

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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).

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Worksheet 15.2 Itinerary Planning

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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

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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