Chapter 25

Question 1

What lies between the Himalaya and Kunlun Shanmountain ranges?

Answer 1

The Plateau of Tibet

Question 2

Name the the two lowlands in Eastern East Asia.

Answer 2

The Manchurian Plain, The North China Plain

Question 3

Name the two mountainous island nations that curve along the coast of China and the Korean Peninsula.

Answer 3

Japan, Taiwan

Question 4

Which two countries take up the most room in East Asia?

Answer 4

China, Mongolia

Question 5

The countries here have coastline along which ocean(s)?

Answer 5

Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean

Question 6

Like East Asia, the islands of Southeast Asia are part of the ______ __ _____ and experience earthquakes and active volcanoes.

Answer 6

Ring of Fire

Question 7

In 2004 an earthquake in the Indian Ocean caused a(n) ____________ that swept over Southeast Asia’s coastal lowlands. More than 300,00 people died.

Answer 7

tsunami

Question 8

Nearness to water affects the region’s economies as well. Oceans and seas serve as ______ ______.

Answer 8

trade routes

Question 9

East Asia’s major rivers begin in this ‘nation’ controlled by China.

Answer 9

Tibet

Question 10

What are China two main rivers?

Answer 10

Chang Jiang (Yangtze River), Huang He (Yellow River)

Question 11

It flows through spectacular gorges, or canyons, and broad plains before reaching the port city of Shanghai. Half of China’s rice and grain farmers depend on this river. It is also a vital trade route for ships, which can travel far upriver.

Answer 11

Chang Jiang River

Question 12

Averaging 15,000 feet in height, this plateau is called the Roof of the World.

Answer 12

The Plateau of Tibet

Question 13

The Irrawaddy River and Salween River are located in which nation?

Answer 13

Myanmar

Question 14

The Chao Phraya River is located in which nation?

Answer 14

Thailand

Question 15

_______ has large oil deposits in the South China Sea, as well as rich coal deposits. Other oil-rich countries include Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Answer 15

China

Question 16

The world’s largest dam—_______ ________ ____—is being built on China’s Chang Jiang to provide hydroelectric power as well as to prevent flooding.

Answer 16

Three Gorges Dam

Question 17

Mahogany from this nation is used for wall paneling and high-quality furniture.

Answer 17

Philippines

Question 18

Which of the four seasons are the monsoons associated with?

Answer 18

Summer

Question 19

Hurricane-like storms called ____________ form in the warm waters of the Tropics. They can blow across the coast of East Asia. Their high winds, heavy rains, and large waves cause much damage when they blow ashore.

Answer 19

typhoons

Question 20

Does the climate of Southeast Asia, or East Asia relate more to the climate of the United States?

Answer 20

East Asia

Question 21

In southern Mongolia and northern China lies a vast desert region called the _______. The name _______ means “place without water” in the Mongolian language. (Both blanks are the same word)

Answer 21

Gobi

Question 22

The ____________ __________ gets less rain then the Gobi.

Answer 22

Taklimakan Desert

Question 23

Southeast Asia has mostly ________ climates.

Answer 23

tropical

Question 24

The Chang Jiang River is also know as the ________ River.

Answer 24

Yangtze

Question 25

The Huang He River is also known as the _______ River.

Answer 25

Yellow