geography chapter 18

Question 1

1. Why is herding common in the region’s northern area and farming more common in the south?

Answer 1

A. Northern areas are drier and better for herding
B. Southern areas are more wet and moist with better water

Question 2

2. How did boundary changes in the Soviet era affect control that Central Asian governments have over their territory?

Answer 2

All central Asian countries gained their own independence

Question 3

3. What are the main languages and religions in Central Asia? Which language is losing status?

Answer 3

Two thirds of Central Asians speak a Turkish language, Russian languages are losing its status.

Question 4

4. What resources of Central Asia offer the possibility of wealth in the future?

Answer 4

Oil and Natural Gas

Question 5

5. How does the Issyk-Kul contrast with some other areas in Central Asia?

Answer 5

Clean and beautiful, plenty of water; Moderate climate. and a productive agriculture