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Unit 2: Eastern Asia Flashcards

1
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Is this statement true or false?
Japan is located to the east of South Korea.

A

true

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Is this statement true or false?
Taipei is located south of Tokyo.

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true

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3
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Is this statement true or false?
The Himalayan Mountain system, which includes outlying subranges, stretches across six countries - Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

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true

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4
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Which of the following physical features is located only in China?

The Himalayas

The Altay Mountains

The Gobi Desert

Three Gorges

A

Three Gorges

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5
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Which body or bodies of water separate Korea from Japan?

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The Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan

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6
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Which of the following Eastern Asian countries is a peninsula?

China

South Korea

Taiwan

Mongolia

A

South Korea

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7
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What is unique about the Gobi Desert?

hot spot for eco-tourism

extremely cold winters and blistering hot summers

large number of manufacturing plants and small communities

large amount of lush green plants

A

extremely cold winters and blistering hot summers

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8
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Is this statement true or false?
Bamboo is actually a type of grass, not a tree.

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true

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9
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Is this statement true or false?
The earliest civilization in China settled on the banks of the Huang He.

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true

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10
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Is this statement true or false?
Northeastern China, North Korea, South Korea, Northern Japan all have coniferous forests, temperate grasslands, agriculture and are located in a humid continental climate zone.

A

true

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11
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Why is bamboo considered one of the best renewable resources on the planet?

A

It grows quickly and in dense conditions.

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12
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What is the longest river in Asia?

A

The Yangtze River

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13
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Which Asian river is the Three Gorges Dam located on?

A

The Yangtze River

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14
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Southeastern China, Southern South Korea, Southern Japan, Northern Taiwan are located in what climate zone?

A

Humid subtropical

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15
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What type of flora can be found in a tropical wet climate zone?

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tall dense forests of broadleaf trees

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16
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Which of the following natural hazards occur more frequently in East Asia than in any other part of the world?

Earthquakes

Monsoons

Volcanoes

Tropical cyclones

A

Tropical cyclones

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17
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What is the primary significance of bamboo in East Asia today?

A

It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.

18
Q

Why can’t rice production keep up with demand?

A

Too many rice eaters throughout the world, not enough land to grow it on

19
Q

Which scenario is likely to cause unprecedented rainfall amounts in areas of Eastern Asia, according to scientists in Japan?

erosion in the Himalayas

droughts during the summer

severe cold weather events in the winter

increase in global temperature

A

increase in global temperature

20
Q

How do Mongolian herders respond to dzuds?

A

They partner with international organizations to help provide food.

21
Q

Is this statement true or false?

A dynasty is a succession of rulers from the same family or line.

A

true

22
Q

Is this statement true or false?

Throughout the history of China, dynastic substitutions have mainly been the result of mutiny or foreign invasion.

A

true

23
Q

Is this statement true or false?

During the Han Dynasty, a trade route called the Silk Road was built to expand trade between China and the Roman Empire.

A

true

24
Q

Which of the following Asian leaders would NOT be considered a dictator?

Jiang Zemin

Taro Aso

Kim Jong-Il

Hu Jintao

A

Taro Aso

25
Q

What is Confucianism?

A

It is a form of religion that focuses on human morality.

26
Q

What is the most commonly practiced religion in Japan?

A

Shinto

27
Q

Which of the following countries did NOT rule or occupy Hong Kong?

Great Britain

China

United States

Japan

A

United States

28
Q

Why has China had recent success expanding production and increasing economic growth?

A

China was a developed country in the past.

29
Q

Which agricultural product is most protected in Japan?

soybeans

rice

sorghum

Kobe beef

A

rice

30
Q

What was the goal of the protesters at Tiananmen Square in 1989?

A

economic change and democratic reform

31
Q

How did the United States choose to punish China after accusing them of genocide against the Uyghur people?

A

It declared a diplomatic boycott to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

32
Q

Is this statement true or false?

Infrastructure maintenance applies to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as transportation and communication systems, power plants, and schools.

A

true

33
Q

Why is land so important in China?

A

The land must produce enough food to feed an enormous population.

34
Q

Why is the burning of fossil fuels more of a problem in China than Japan?

A

China has fewer pollution controls.

35
Q

What is the biggest threat to infrastructure in Eastern Asia?

A

Poor maintenance

36
Q

Which of the following has been a negative effect of industrialization in China?

Decreased infant mortality rates

Increased literacy rates

Increased life expectancy

Sharp reduction in agricultural land

A

Sharp reduction in agricultural land

37
Q

Why is Japan considered an “early late developing nation?”

A

Japan became industrialized later than Great Britain, but earlier than the rest of Asia.

38
Q

Which Eastern Asia country has the highest green house gas emissions?

A

China

39
Q

What is a threat to human health due to global warming?

increased droughts, hurricanes, and floods

increased populations of plants and animals

lowering sea levels and expansion of the coast

A

increased droughts, hurricanes, and floods

40
Q

How did China attempt to increase population growth and economic growth in 2021?

A

It raised the retirement age.

41
Q

How did Japan attempt to solve its population crisis in 2015?

A

It encouraged more immigrants to come into the country.

42
Q

What is South Korea’s main challenge regarding cutting emissions?

A

a reliance on fossil fuels

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