Asia Map Test Flashcards

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What are the two island countries of South Asia?

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The two island countries of South Asia are Sri Lanka and Maldives

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__________ has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal and is almost surrounded by India

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Bangladesh has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal and is almost surrounded by India

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What two countries are located at the bottom of the Arabian peninsula, where the Empty Quarter is located.

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Yemen and Oman are located at the bottom of the Arabian peninsula, where the Empty Quarter is located.

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What are the three countries that border the section of Russia that lies in Asia?

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The three countries that border the section of Russia that lies in Asia are China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan

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The southernmost country of Asia is _________

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The southernmost country of Asia is Indonesia

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The northernmost country of Asia is ______

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The northernmost country of Asia is Russia

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The _____________ is located at the end of the Arabian peninsula and is also known as the Rub’ al Khali.

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The Empty Quarter is located at the end of the Arabian peninsula and is also known as the Rub’ al Khali.

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The ______ of _______ Southeast Asia connects the South China Sea to the Bay of Bengal.

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The Strait of Malacca Southeast Asia connects the South China Sea to the Bay of Bengal.

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The _________ contain the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest

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The Himalayas contain the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest

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Its name coming from the yellow brown loess that flows through the river, this river in northern China is called ________

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Its name coming from the yellow brown loess that flows through the river, this river in northern China is called Huang He

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The ______ peninsula is located between the Yellow sea and the Sea of Japan.

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The Korean peninsula is located between the Yellow sea and the Sea of Japan.

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The ______ and _________ river are located in Southwest Asia and flow parallel to one another.

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The Tigris and Euphrates river are located in Southwest Asia and flow parallel to one another.

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What is the definition of an archipelago?

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A group or chain of islands.

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What are two countries in Asia that are an archipelago?

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Indonesia and the Philippines.

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What is the definition of de facto?

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A country that is not legally recognized by another country.

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What is the definition of an atoll?

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A ring-shaped coral reef island.

17
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What country located in Southwest Asia is considered an atoll?

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Maldives.

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What is the definition of a tsunami?

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A long, high sea wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions