Chapter 10:Central Asia Flashcards
Physical Geography
Deserts, Mountains, and other areas
-defined by high mountain ranges
(Himalayas)
Desert
-Gobi
Tibetan Plateau and Steppes
REMEMBER ENTIRE REGION IS LANDLOCKED
Indian subcontinent collides with Eurasian landmass
What is unique about region in relation to water?
its landlocked
Agriculture and why is it possible?
because of moutains
Climate
- continental midladtitude climates
- dry climates
- wet climates
- a lot of highland climates
Main Way of Life
Pastoral Nomadism
Environmental Issues
- salinization
- radioactive testing
- desertification
What happened to the Aral Sea?
-getting smaller because of diversion of sources for agriculture
Population Patterns
- concentrated in river valleys
- live at base of mountains
-most of countries clear total fertility rate
Population Pyramids
Afghanistan(Classic triangle)
What countries have oil wealth?
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
Why does have great cultural diversity?
because of silk road
Main Religions
-Islam and Tibetan Buddhism
Why was Afghanistan created?
-buffer state
Why wee the “Stans” created?
for the purpose of administration
What and where is the Fergana Valley?
Uzbekistan
- conflict ridden
- a lot of groups living close together
- mix of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
