Module 11 Flashcards
Nearly three fourths of China’s population lives
in rural areas.
in cities dotting the banks of the Yangtze River.
in cities on the east coast.
on the rolling plains of the Tibetan Plateau.
in cities on the east coast
Australia’s climate is mostly
arid and semiarid.
highlands.
arctic and subarctic.
tropical wet and dry.
arid and semi-arid
After World War II, Chinese Nationalists formed a new government after fleeing to the
Chinese mainland.
Philippines.
island of Taiwan.
United States.
island of Taiwan
Which part of this region has the greatest concentration of manufacturing and trade?
southern Japan
coastal Vietnam
northwestern Australia
southwestern China
southern Japan
An airplane flying directly from New Zealand to Japan would cross the
Equator.
Plateau of Tibet.
Indian Ocean.
Himalayas.
Equator
Why do you think Australia has such a high percentage of unpaved roads?
Demand for paved roads through its vast, sparsely inhabited interior is low.
Frequent floods cause its paved roads to wash away.
Few Australians drive cars, and those who do generally drive sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
It is a poor country that cannot afford paving materials.
Demand for paved roads through its vast, sparsely inhabited interior is low.
The Ring of Fire is known for
hot temperatures due to tropical climates.
dry conditions that encourage wildfires.
earthquakes and active volcanoes.
fires caused by lightning strikes.
earthquakes and active volcanoes
Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?
economic growth in non-Communist countries
the development of a unique writing system in China
restrictions on the movements of Western traders in Japan
the spread of Christianity in the Philippines
the spread of Christianity in the Philippines
Which nation worked to establish an empire during the 1920s and 1930s?
North Korea
Japan
the People’s Republic of China
Vietnam
Japan
Which part of East Asia and the Pacific world has the highest elevation?
southern Japan
southwestern China
coastal Vietnam
northwestern Australia
southwestern China
Which country in East Asia and the Pacific world has the largest population?
Thailand
China
Japan
South Korea
China
Which of the following contributed the most to the religious diversity of East Asia and the Pacific world?
cultural isolation
climate change
industrialization
international trade
international trade
Fertile farmland is most likely to be found in
the Mekong River valley.
Mongolia.
the Plateau of Tibet.
the area surrounding Lake Eyre in Ausralia.
the Mekong River Valley
Hydroelectricity contributes greatly to the energy needs of
Myanmar.
China.
Indonesia.
Australia.
China
In which of the following capital cities would you be most likely to see a large number of mosques?
Canberra
Beijing
Jakarta
Taipei
Jakarta
If a news bulletin reported that a typhoon was approaching, you would look for shelter that could provide protection from
a blizzard.
heavy rains.
an earthquake.
volcanic eruptions.
heavy rains
Of all the continents, Australia is the smallest and the
most thinly populated.
coldest.
wettest.
most mountainous.
most thinly populated
In which nation would you expect sheep herding to be a major economic activity?
Mongolia
New Zealand
Thailand
Japan
New Zealand
