EAST ASIA

Question 1

Why did china build the three gorges dam?

Answer 1

To control river flooding and produce electricity

Question 2

Why has east Asia come to occupy a central position in climate change debates?

Answer 2

Because of China’s rapid increases in carbon emissions

Question 3

What word is a synonym for superconurbation?

Answer 3

Megalopolis

Question 4

The Shinto religion is most closely associated with which country of East Asia?

Answer 4

Japan

Question 5

During what era did the Chinese empire reach its height?

Answer 5

The 1700s

Question 6

East Asia is located in roughly the same latitudinal zone as which world region?

Answer 6

North America

Question 7

Over the last three decades, which country of East Asia has had the slowest economic growth?

Answer 7

North Korea

Question 8

Which environmental hazard is the most serious in Japan?

Answer 8

Earthquakes

Question 9

Korea is located on which type of landform?

Answer 9

Peninsula

Question 10

How much of China’s total energy supply comes from burning coal?

Answer 10

70%