GWA Asia Test Prt.1 Flashcards
Where does Asia stretch from E-W
Arabian Peninsula - Japan
Where does Asia stretch from N-S
Russia - Indonesia
What three oceans is Asia surrounded by
Indian, Pacific, & Arctic Ocean
How many countries are apart of Asia
50 or 48
What countries are not officially recognized by the U.N.
- Palestine
- Taiwan
How many countries are transcontinental in Asia
8; Oceania = Indonesia, Africa = Egypt
What does Asia rank in Continental area
1st
List largest countries by area (5)
1) Russia
2) China
3) India
4) Kazakhstan
5) Saudi Arabia
List Asia’s Microstates (5)
50) Maldives
49) Singapore
48) Bahrain
47) Brunei
46) Palestine
What does Asia rank in Continental Pop.
1st
List the largest Countries by Pop. (5)
1) China
2) India
3) Indonesia
4) Pakistan
5) Bangladesh
List smallest countries by pop. (5)
50) Maldives
49) Brunei
48) Bhutan
47) East Timor
46) Bahrain
How are most of Asia’s countries formed by
Volcanic Activity (Volcanic islands)
What are the positives of Volcanic Islands
Rich in minerals and fertile farm lands
What are the negatives of Volcanic Islands
Natural Disasters, Lack of natural resources
What are the two Mt. Ranges
1) Himalayas
2) Karakoram (Northwest India, has 2nd tallest peak: K2)
What are the longest rivers in Asia in order (3)
1) Yangtze
2) Yellow River
3) Mekong
How many different climactic zones are found in Asia
12
What is the largest climate of Asia
Subarctic (Siberian part of Asia)
What climate dominates South & SE Asia
Rainforest
Which climate covers the entire Arabian Peninsula
Desert
What are mountain areas classified
Highland
Which area of Asia gets the most rainfall
Southeast Asia
How large are the farms in Asia? Why?
2 acres: Due to population density
