chapter 25 - physical feat. hw Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
what physical feat. lies between himalaya and kunlun shan range
A
plateu of tibet
2
Q
how was the archipelgo of japan formed
A
undersea volcanic activity
3
Q
why is the huang he yellow
A
it has yellow loess in it
4
Q
why is the huang he called chinas sorrow
A
people died bc of flooding
5
Q
what is the name of the dam built on the chang jiang river that provides hydroelectric power
A
3 gorges dam
6
Q
where is teak found
A
thailand indonesia mynamar
7
Q
what is the ring of fire
A
lots of volcanoes
8
Q
what are cordillearas
A
mountain ranges
9
Q
why are oceans and seas important to southeast asia
A
ecomny and routes for trade
10
Q
what is northern chinas major river system
A
huang he
11
Q
what is the 3 gorges dam expected to do
A
hydroelectric energy
prevent floods
