China - Physical Overview Flashcards

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1
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What climate does China have North-to-South?

A

A cold mid-latitude climate. The cold weather comes from the cold Siberian forests.

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What is China’s main resource?

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Lots of fertile soil and good agricultural land.

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3
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What rank is China by size?

A

4th largest by area in the world.

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4
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What climate is there in Southern China?

A

A highland climate.

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5
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In the southwest part of China are ___.

A

High mountains.

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An important resource for China is deep deposits of ___,

A

Loess.

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The far western part of China is largely a ___.

A

Semi-arid Steppe.

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China is the ___ country in the world in area.

A

Fourth largest.

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9
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The most southern part of China has seasonal ______.

A

Monsoons and tropical forests.

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10
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What is in Northern China?

A

Large Loess deposits.

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What is in Central China?

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A cold mid-latitude climate influenced by Siberia.

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What is in Southern China?

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A warm mid-latitude climate with much milder temperatures.

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What is in Southwest China?

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Mountains with a highland climate.

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14
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What is grown in Northern China?

A

Wheat.

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15
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What is grown in Southern China?

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Rice.

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16
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What is in Western China?

A

Large deserts with semi-arid climate.

17
Q

In China millions of people ___.

A

Live along the rivers.

18
Q

South China has a climate that is mainly _____.

A

Warm mid-latitude.