Unit 2: Eastern Asia Flashcards
Is this statement true or false?
Japan is located to the east of South Korea.
true
Is this statement true or false?
Taipei is located south of Tokyo.
true
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.
true
Which of the following physical features is located only in China?
The Himalayas
The Altay Mountains
The Gobi Desert
Three Gorges
Three Gorges
Which body or bodies of water separate Korea from Japan?
The Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan
Which of the following Eastern Asian countries is a peninsula?
China
South Korea
Taiwan
Mongolia
South Korea
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
extremely cold winters and blistering hot summers
Is this statement true or false?
Bamboo is actually a type of grass, not a tree.
true
Is this statement true or false?
The earliest civilization in China settled on the banks of the Huang He.
true
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.
true
Why is bamboo considered one of the best renewable resources on the planet?
It grows quickly and in dense conditions.
What is the longest river in Asia?
The Yangtze River
Which Asian river is the Three Gorges Dam located on?
The Yangtze River
Southeastern China, Southern South Korea, Southern Japan, Northern Taiwan are located in what climate zone?
Humid subtropical
What type of flora can be found in a tropical wet climate zone?
tall dense forests of broadleaf trees
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
Tropical cyclones
What is the primary significance of bamboo in East Asia today?
It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.
Why can’t rice production keep up with demand?
Too many rice eaters throughout the world, not enough land to grow it on
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
increase in global temperature
How do Mongolian herders respond to dzuds?
They partner with international organizations to help provide food.
Is this statement true or false?
A dynasty is a succession of rulers from the same family or line.
true
Is this statement true or false?
Throughout the history of China, dynastic substitutions have mainly been the result of mutiny or foreign invasion.
true
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.
true
Which of the following Asian leaders would NOT be considered a dictator?
Jiang Zemin
Taro Aso
Kim Jong-Il
Hu Jintao
Taro Aso
