Asia 1-4 Flashcards
Southeast Asia has many …
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Where is Southeast Asia located?
East of Indian subcontinent and south of China
What is the chief crop do Southeast Asia
Rice
Rice is a food crop and a …
Cash crop
What are the two areas of Southeast Asia?
Mainland and island
What is climate of the island if Southeast Asia?
Tropical wet climate
The islands are covered in
Rain forests
What is a danger facing rainforests?
Logging
What is logging?
Cutting down trees
What makes the islands of Southeast Asia mountainous?
Peaks of underwater volcanoes
How do nations of Southeast Asia generate electricity?
Using their own supply of natural gas
How many islands are in the Pacific Ocean?
Thousands
Most of melanesia’s islands are
High islands
Which island group has the most people?
Melanesia
Micronesia is made up of
Low islands