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MONSOON ASIA MAPPING LAB
Challenge 4
Using Geography Skills to Answer “Why There”?
Question
Circle the thematic map you used. Then answer the question in complete sentences.
Physical Features
Climate Zones Vegetation Zones Population Density Economic Activity
What type of vegetation is found in Bangladesh? How might climate help to explain why that
vegetation is there?
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Climate Zones Vegetation Zones Population Density Economic Activity
In which country do the people use their land for almost nothing but nomadic herding? How does
the vegetation zone help to explain why there is nomadic herding there?
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Climate Zones
Vegetation Zones Population Density Economic Activity
For a travel guide of my country, I write:
 Our country is made up of a group of islands.
 Our climate is pleasant - not too dry nor too wet, like some parts of Monsoon Asia.
 Our capital city of over 8 million people offers shopping, museums, and entertainment.
 We have different types of forests to enjoy.
Which country am I writing about?
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Country description:
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My country is one of diversity.
The coastal areas of my country have over 250 people per square mile.
Like many people here, I am a subsistence farmer.
My cousin works for a manufacturing plant in a city.
The elevation ranges from sea level to over 10,000 feet.
Parts of my country are dry all year round.
Other parts are tropical with wet and dry seasons.
Where in Monsoon Asia does this person live?
Compare the population densities, physical features and climates in the western and eastern halves
of China.
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Western China
Eastern China
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Overall Population Density:
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2 Climates:
2 Climates:
4b. Why is the population density higher in the Eastern half of China than the Western half?