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6th Chap. 13 Review
6th Chap. 13 Geographical Features of China Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is one statement that accurately describes the Plateau of Tibet? | It is north of the Himalayan Mountains. |
| What is a second statement that accurately describes the Plateau of Tibet? | It rises to about 14,800 feet above sea level. |
| Where is the Gobi Desert located? | in southern Mongolia and northern China |
| What is one statement that accurately describes the Himalayan Mountains? | They are located between India and China. |
| What is a second statement that accurately describes the Himalayan Mountains? | They include nine of the ten tallest peaks in the world. |
| What river is named for the muddy silt it carries? | The Yellow River is named for the muddy silt it carries. |
| What river provides water resources for China? | Both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River provide water resources for China. |
| What river is the longest river in China? | The Yangtze River is the longest river in China. |
| What river is also called the Huang He River? | The Yellow River is also called the Huang He River. |
| What river empties into the Pacific Ocean? | The Yangtze River empties into the Pacific Ocean. |
| How did loess in the Yellow River affect early Yellow River Valley settlements? | The loess was spread onto the plains by flooding and made the land more fertile. |
| What is one geographic characteristic in the Yellow River Valley that led to the first permanent Chinese settlements? | The cool, dry winters and warm, rainy summers were good for growing crops. |
| What is a second geographic characteristic in the Yellow River Valley that led to the first permanent Chinese settlements? | The river provided water for drinking, bathing, and watering crops. |
| What is a third geographic characteristic in the Yellow River Valley that led to the first permanent Chinese settlements? | The loess silt was ideal for growing crops. |
| Can you label these on a map? Yangtze River, Plateau of Tibet, Pacific Ocean, Himalayan Mountains, Yellow River, Gobi Desert | study the maps in your book |