What You Think is What You See

1. If the maps around you showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, would you believe it? Why?

Yes.Because the Northwest Passage existence in fact. But it is difficult to use it. There have got many ice in the Northwest Passage. The ship cannot pass it now.And reinforcement to resist the ice boat is a good way to make the Northwest Passage be used. This route will greatly shorten the navigation distance.
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2. What do you see in the picture? Explain.

Maybe it is talk about the Northwest Passage .Sea routes along the edges of the Arctic ocean.So the Northwest Passage must be have many ice.

4. Why did the Northwest Passage suit the goals (agenda) of the Eurpean explorers and monarchs?

Because the Northwest Passage more shorter. Everyone want to save money to do other things.Northwest of the commercial navigation channel will be the world's natural resources development, transportation, international trade aspects have a significant economic benefits.

5. Feedback loops help us to see reality as a system. Can you think of an example of a feedback loop from your own life? Look at page 225 of your textbook to help you.

Such as, I like Joy , so I stay with Joy.

Because I like Joy, I stay with Joy.