Social Studies : Northeastern Region (Isan) Flashcards

1
Q

What provinces are in the Northeastern region?

21 provinces

A

Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si sa ket, and Ubon Ratchathani

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2
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Which countries border the Northeastern region?

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Laos in the North and Cambodia in the South

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3
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What are the two main basins in the Northeastern region?

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The Korat Basin and the Sakhon Nakhon Basin

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4
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What are the main mountain ranges in the Northeastern region?(5 main ones)

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The Petchabun in Loei Province, Dong Phaya Yen in Chaiyaphum Province, San Kamphaeng, Phanom Dong Rak in Buriram Province, and the Phu Phan Mountain in between the two basins

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5
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What are the 5 main rivers in the Northeastern region?

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Mekong, Chi, Mun, Phong, and Songkhram Rivers

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What minerals can we find in the Northeastern region?(5 main ones)

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copper, barite, white gold, uranium, and rock salt

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7
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What is the soil there like?

A

Dry soil

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What is the climate there?

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It is hot in the hot season and cold in the cold season.

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9
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Which crop grows the best there?

A

cassava roots

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Which landform does the Northeastern region stand on?

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A big plateau

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Which way does the farmer there adapt the crops?

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They grow xerophyte plants

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What occupations do the people there do?

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Farming, weaving Thai silk, and raising cows

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13
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Which language do they talk mostly?

A

Isan language and the Dharma alphabet

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14
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What are the popular festivals in the Northeastern region?

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Fire rocket festival, Candle festival, and the Boobhawej festival

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15
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What is the materials that is use to make their clothes ?

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silk ,cotton, and praewa silk.

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