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East Asia Physical G

Adv. World Geography-East Asia Physical Geography

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China's landmass covers about _____ percent of East Asia 80
China also has the largest ___ in the world population
Japan is made up of a(n) ____ consisting of many islands archipelago
When earthquakes originate under the seabed, destructive ____ may occur tsunamis
The inland ___ regions of East Asia are generally sparsely populated. mountainous
The ____, which separate china South Asia, are the highest mountains in the world. Himalaya
The highest plateau in East Asia is found in Tibet
Large, flat wastelands, including the deserts and salt marshes of the ____, lie between the Kulun Shan and Tian Shan Tarim Basin
The ____ in China is East Asia's longest river Yangtze
South China's most important river system is the _______. Xi
The principles of feng shui direct people to build buildings that ____ with the natural landscape harmonize
China has a wide range of unevenly distributed resources, such as iron, tin, and ______. tungsten
Which factors shape East Asia's climates? Latitude and physical features (mountain barriers, highlands, & coastal regions)
In which climate region do people experience the Pacific monsoon? Parts of China, Koreas, Japan, & Taiwan
What type of vegetation can be found in the forests of the mid-latitude climates? Natural forest deciduous trees
How is the Gobi Desert an example of rain shadow effect? By the surrounding mountains
What type of vegetation can be found in East Asia's steppe climate? Grasses and sparse trees
Which climate region supports the growth of flowers, trees, lichens, and mosses? Highland
What types of climate and vegetation occur on China's Hainan island? Tropical Rain Forest
When and where was rice first cultivated 5000 BC; China
How long do monsoons blow in one direction before they change direction? Half the year
What two types of natural forces interact to produce typhoons Japan Current & Kuril Current
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