This is the stylized map of the Western Hemisphere (to the South Pole).

Chat page Lesson 2

Note: In later versions of this web site we plan to have a "chat room" where you will be able to answer the question, post your answer, have other students (and the instructor) read your comments and make their own comments. For the moment you might want to type your answers in a word processing program and let the instructor have them for extra credit. We will also be discussing these questions orally in class.

The region to the south of the United States has been given many names. Can you think of any other names besides the ones in the text? Which designation do you prefer, and why?