midterm for world geo
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| The world's highest mountains are found in East Asia. What is the name of the range? | Himalayas.
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| What land form, located north of the Tibetan Plateau, holds China's lowest point? | Tarim Basin
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| Which of the following is NOT a river in China? | Shang (Kulun Shan) River
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| What is the physical geography like in eastern China? | Plains and river valleys
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| What is NOT true about China's early history? | They were under constant attack by the invaders from the west.
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| n 1270 A.D., Genghis Kahn's invaders overthrew the Sung dynasty to rule China. Where were Genghis Khan and his invaders from? | Mongolia.
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| What government did Mao Zedong change China into? | Communist.
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| What is not true about Japan's physical geography? | More than 70% of Japan is mountainous.
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| Which statement is most true about Korea's geography? | It shares a border with China and Russia.
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| What is the action of Japan's tectonic plates? | One tectonic plate is sliding under another.
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| During summer in Japan and the Koreas, moist Pacific winds sweep through the south. What effect do these winds have on the region? | The summer months are monsoon seasons with heavy rains.
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| Which statement is not true of religion in North and South Korea? | In South Korea, religious belief is less important than government control.
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| Which religion is an animist relgion? | Shintoism
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| What language had major influence on the Japanese and Korean languages | Chinese
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| What statement best describes the government in North Korea? | It is an isolated country under a strict communist dictatorship.
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| How is South Korea compared to North Korea? | South Koreans have many rights and freedoms not found in North Korea.
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| What is alluvial soil? | Fertile soil deposited in floodplains
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| What river either drains or fills the Tonle Sap depending on the season? | Mekong River.
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| What climate types are found in Southeast Asia? | Tropical and Subtropical.
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| What does "arboreal" mean? | "tree dwelling" as in "arboreal animals"
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| Whats the most important food in East and Southeast Asia? | Rice
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| What is the name given to a chain or cluster of islands? | Archipelago.
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| To a Buddhist, what is the cause of suffering? | Desire.
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| what is nirvana? | To acheive peace of mind, free from anger, desires, and affliction.
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| What items are commonly eaten in Japan? | Tofu, Rice, and Fish.
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| What items are associated with China's Shang dynasty? | Domesticated animals and chopsticks
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| What religions are associated with the Koreas? | Buddhism, Confucianism, and christianity.
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| What is the difference between weather and climate? | Weather is the condition of the atmosphere in a given time and place and climate is the conditions in a region over time.
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| What are two culture traits? | Religion and food.
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| What does "Asian Tigers" mean? | They are countries with high grow rates and rapid industrialization.
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