Asia Physical features Flashcards
Which landform forms a natural border between India and China?
Himalayan Mountains
Why is the Huang He referred to as the Yellow River?
Carries yellow silt
What river in China is a major source of hydroelectric power, irrigation water, and transportation for cargo ships?
Chang Jiang
Which desert is located in northwestern China between two mountain ranges?
Taklimakan Desert
Which sea connects the Pacific and Indian oceans?
South China Sea
What is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River?
Pacific Ocean
What are the two great deserts found in China?
Taklimakan and Gobi Deserts
Mt. Everest and eight more of the world’s tallest mountains are found here.
Himalayan Mountains
This river is sacred to the Hindu religion.
Ganges River
What body of water lies between Japan and the continent of Asia?
Sea of Japan
What is the largest and longest river in China?
Chang Jiang
Why are the Himalayas called the “roof of the world”?
Mountains with high altitudes
This desert stretches across southern Mongolia and northern China.
Gobi Desert
What body of water lies between India and Myanmar?
Bay of Bengal
Why is the Huang He sometimes called “China’s Sorrow”?
Because of its flooding
