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SE Asia Geo/Culture

SE Asia Geography/Culture Part 1 Review

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Monsoon seasonal winds that bring rain in the summer and dry air in the winter
Archipelago a chain of islands
Where is Mount Everest located? Himalaya Mountains
What is the purpose of the 3 Gorges Dam? To create hydroelectricity for China
Where do most Chinese live? North China Plain and near rivers and coasts
What is the Asian Brown Cloud and what problems does it cause? A brown haze of air pollution over many major cities in Asia; lung disease, alters monsoon patterns, decreases photosynthesis
What is causing the pollution in the Ganges River? Sewage, cremated bodies, dead animals, fertilizers, industrial waste
What is India’s main environmental concern? Overpopulation
What is China’s main environmental concern? Air pollution
Which river in China is known as “China’s Sorrow” and why? Huang He because of disastrous flooding
Why is air pollution a growing problem in India? Rapid industrialization and growing population
Why is the Yangtze River important to the people of China? Provides a source of drinking water, irrigation, and transportation
Where do most people live in China? North China Plain and near rivers and coasts
How has the geography of Asia affected where people live and the way in which they live? People in Asia tend to live where transportation is easier, like near rivers or oceans. Areas with fertile land, like the North China Plain and Indus River Valley, are heavily populated. People do not live in deserts, like the Gobi, or mountains.
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