ASIA Flashcards
What is the largest COUNTRY in the world?
Russian Federation
What country is the highest Populated
China
How many time zones does Russia cover and how big?
Russia covers 11 time zones and stretch half way around the world
What 2 continents does Russia cover?
Europe 1/4
Asia 3/4
Where is the Russian federation situated?
Other side of Ural mountains
What area is often described as the cradle of Western Civilisation, and why?
South-West Asia and Middle East,
It’s where worlds first cultures evolved.
Where do most of the worlds oil come from?
The Middle East
How much of the worlds population do we find in Southern Asia?
more than 1/5
Who is the 2nd largest populated country in the world after China
INDIA, more than 1 Billion
Name one thing that all the countries in Asia have in common? Why?
They grow rice, its their staple food
Name the 2 modern countries in Asia
Japan and Korea
Describe Japan and Korea
- Very modern
- High tech industries
- Most up to date electronics and vehicles
In what ocean is Japan situated?
Pacific Ocean
Where do most people live in Japan
On the 4 main islands
FILL IN THE MISSING WORDS.
Across South East Asia, most places enjoy a __________ climate, with lots of __________ and tropical __________ covering most of the land.
TROPICAL climate
lots of RAIN
tropical RAINFOREST
What is vital for the South East Asia region when it comes to weather?
Monsoon rains are vital for regions economy
BECAUSE
Rice grown in flooded paddy fields are the main crop that grows there
Describe the DEAD SEA
- It’s named dead sea because nothing lives in it
- The salt concentration is so high people can float on the water
- Fed by River Jordan with no outlet
- Is the lowest point on earths land surface
- 392m below sea level
Discuss the Persian Gulf
PERSIAN GULF
- Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
- Lies on top of massive oil fields
- Holds 2/3 of worlds oil
Discuss the STEPPES
STEPPES
- The landscape is grassy and largely tree less plains
- Furtile black soil is good for weat and crops
- Sheep, coats and horses found here
What desert do we find in Asia and Discuss
THE GOBI DESSERT
- Largest desert in Asia
- Has bare rock rather than sand
- Has frequent dust storms
- Extreme weather, long harsh winters, scorcing summers
Describe the Himalayas
HIMALAYAS:
- Highest mountain chain in world
- It was formed when Indo-Australia plates collided with the Eurasian plates
- All 14 mountains higher than 8 000 m are here
- World highest mount Everest 8850 m also here
