Chapter 25 Sam Flashcards
The region also sweeps north to south from the highlands of northeastern _________ to the tropical islands of __________
China, Indonesia
East Asia occupies much of the _________ _________ south of Russia
Asian continent
Which countries in East Asia lie on peninsulas or are island? Key word only East Asia not Southeast Asia.
North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
Mountain ranges such as the _________ and the __________ slice through the western East Asia.
Himalaya, Kunlun Shan
Between the Kunlun Shan and the Himalaya is the __________ of __________
Plateau of Tibet
What is a nickname for the plateau of Tibet?
The Roof of the World
In 2008 a major earthquake in southwestern __________ killed 70,000 people
China
East of the mountains lie East Asia’s lowlands-the __________ __________ plains and the __________ plains
North China, Manchurian
Narrow lowlands line the coast of __________ and __________. (nations)
Korea (North Korea and South Korea), and Japan
In the Pacific Ocean off East Asia’s coast lies an arc, or curve, of mountainous __________.
islands
The islands off East Asia’s coast in the Pacific are __________ and __________
Japan, Taiwan
A chain of islands is called a(n) __________
archipelago
Formed millions of years ago by undersea volcanic activity, East Asia’s islands are part of the __________ of __________
Ring of Fire
What is the Ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire is an area bordering the Pacific Ocean where plate movements cause many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Name the countries that lie entirely on Southeast Asia’s mainalnd. (not necessarily landlocked)
Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Name the countries in Southeast Asia that are partly or entirely made up of islands.
Indonesia, East Timor, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Brunei
Both __________ and __________ are archipelagos.
Indonesia, Philippines
Mainland Southeast Asia is crossed by __________, or mountain ranges that run side by side.
cordilleras
South and East of the mainland are mountainous islands that are part of the __________ of __________
Ring of Fire
Despite danger what is an advantage of volcanoes.
they provide fertile soil
Besides Volcanoes, __________ are also common
earthquakes
The vast region of East Asia extends from the _________ of inland China eastward to the the ___________ shores.
Mountains, Pacific
The long winding coasts of South Asia are washed by two oceans-___________ ocean and the ___________ ocean.
Indian, Pacific
___________ and ___________ have influenced the region’s history.
Oceans, Seas
Which country has surrounding seas that have isolated it from the mainland?
Japan
___________ and ___________ have been important for the regions economies.
Oceans, Seas
The ___________ ___________ sea, stretching from Taiwan to Southeast Asia, carries much of the world’s shipping traffic.
South China Sea
___________ (nation) has become one of the world’s busiest ports because it controls the Strait of Malacca, which connects the South China Sea to and the Indian Ocean.
Singapore
Which Strait connects the South China Sea with the Indian Ocean?
Strait of Malacca
___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________ have the world’s largest deep-fishing industries.
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China
The most important rivers in East Asia flow through ___________. (nation)
China
The most important rivers begin in the ___________ of ___________ and they flow eastward to the ___________ ___________.
Plateau of Tibet, Pacific Ocean
What is Northern China’s major river system?
The Huang He (the Yellow River)
Why is the Huang He called the Yellow River?
This river is called the “yellow river” because it carries tons of fine, yellow-brown soil called loess that blows in from the deserts in western China.
Because of the Huang He Northern China is a major ___________ growing area.
wheat
The Huang He has regularly flooded the land, destroying homes, and drowning many people. As a result the Chinese called the Huang He ___________ ___________.
China’s sorrow
China’s other great river besides the Huang He is the ___________ ___________
Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
The ___________ ___________ is Asia’s longest river.
Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
The Chinese are (were) constructing a dam on the ___________ ___________ river. When completed this may be the world’s largest dam.
Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
Southeast Asia’s major rivers are located on the mainland. They begin in the northern highlands and in southern China. Several of them flow southward towards the ___________ of __________, which is an arm of the South China Sea.
Gulf of Thailand
Southeast Asia’s rivers include the ___________ and the ___________ in Myanmar, and the ___________ in Thailand
Irrawaddy and the Salween in Myanmar, and the Chao Phraya in Thailand
Another river besides the three major rivers in Southeast Asia is the ___________.
Mekong
Which river forms a border between Thailand and Laos?
The Mekong
___________ resources have helped develop the economy in the region.
Mineral
___________ is the region’s economic giant and has the most resources.
China
There is an abundant supply of ___________ resources in the region.
energy
___________ has large oil deposits in the South China sea and in the western part of the country.
China
Countries rich in petroleum are ___________, ___________, and ___________.
Indonesia, Brunei, and Malaysia
Major coal producers are ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________.
China, Indonesia, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan
___________ producers hydroelectric power with The three gorge dams on the Chang Jiang.
China
___________, ___________, and ___________ are leading producers in tin
Indonesia, Malaysia, and China
___________ has one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world.
China
Sapphires and Rubies are mined in ___________, ___________, ___________, and ___________
Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Pearls are harvested in ___________ and the ___________
Japan, Philippines
___________ is used to make buildings and ships because it is a strong and durable wood.
teak
___________ shape the climate in the region.
winds
In cold winter Arctic winds sweep across Siberia and lower the temperature in ___________ and northern ___________
Mongolia, China
The cold ___________ winds do not reach the vast parts of the region that lie below northern China.
Siberian
What dry winds sweep across the Southern part of the region during the summer?
The monsoon winds
Areas of Southeast Asia close to the ___________ are warm year round.
equator
___________ winds also affect the climate.
Ocean
A warm water current flows north along southeastern ___________. It adds moisture to the winter monsoon as it warms the land. A cold current flows southwest along ___________’s northernmost areas.
Japan, Japan
The warm waters of the Tropics help form strong, hurricane-like storms called ___________.
typhoons
___________ has the greatest range of latitudes and landforms. It also has the greatest variety of climates.
China
The climate is ___________ in the northern and far western parts of East Asia.
dry
Most of ___________ and northern ___________ receive only enough rain to create a steppe climate.
Mongolia, China
The weather pattern of a dry summer followed by a harsh winter is called a ___________ by the people of Mongolia.
dzud
The ___________ of southern Mongolia and northern China is a vast desert.
Gobi
The name Gobi comes from the Mongolian word meaning what?
“place without water”
Even less rain then the Gobi falls in the ___________ in western China.
Taklimakan
What is the northernmost island of Japan?
Hokkaido
Most of East Asia and the northern part of Southeast Asia what kind of cliamte?
humid tropical climate
Much of Southeast Asia lies in the ___________.
Tropics
___________ can be heavy in Southeast Asia because it is in part of the tropics.
Rains
The region’s ___________ ___________ are being cut down at a rapid rate.
Rain forest
___________ has lost nearly half its rainforests in less than 40 years.
Thailand
Deforestation has led to what natural disaster?
landslides
What are two places where there is highland climate in China?
The Plateau of Tibet and the Himalayas
