Asia Flashcards
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
What does monsoon mean in Arabic?
Season
Why do the Asians rely on the monsoon?
Because it helps their agricultural businesses to thrive.
When was the “one child” policy introduced to China?
1979
When did the “one child” policy end?
2016
Why is deforestation a problem in Nepali mountain villages?
Because trees block the flood from the summit and prevent the destruction of the towns.
What is the Indian climate like?
Humid, hot and wet.
What is Urbanisation?
The migrating of people from rural to urban areas.
What is the population pyramid for Japan like?
Somewhat evenly distributed, with fairly high birth and death rates.
What is China a global superpower of?
Electronics and production industry.
What is the belt and road initiative?
Xi Zinping’s plan to bring trade routes to Asia and interconnect India, Afganistan, and other Asian and Middle eastern countries together to maximise production and economic growth.
What is the closest Russian town on borders with China and North Korea?
Vladivostok
What is the tallest mountain in the Himalayas?
Everest.
Which Asian country is the closest to the edge of a continental plate and therefore sees a lot of earthquakes?
Japan
