Ch 1 Review
East Asia – Physical Geography
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•archipelago -
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•archipelago –
a group of islands
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•developing country -
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•developing country –
a country that has
low production and little
modern technology
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•typhoon -
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•typhoon –
a tropical storm that
develops over the Pacific Ocean,
winds 74+ mph
Hint: similar to our hurricanes
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•deciduous –
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•deciduous –
trees that shed their
leaves seasonally
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•double-cropping –
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•double-cropping –
to grow 2 or more crops
on the same land
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•terrace -
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•terrace –
a level area in a
hillside used for farmland
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•fertile-
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•fertileable to support plant
growth
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•monsoon -
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•monsoon –
a wind that changes
direction with the change
of season
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•developed country-
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•developed countrya country with many
industries and well
developed economy
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•population density -
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•population density –
the average number
of people living per
square mile
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The population of East Asia is
spread __________
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The population of East Asia is
spread unevenly
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Japan is shaped daily by
________and ________
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Japan is shaped daily by
earthquakes and volcanoes
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More than 2/3 of China’s land is
made up of what two landforms?
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More than 2/3 of China’s land is
made up of what two landforms?
mountains
deserts
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What is one strong influence on
the climates of East Asia?
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What is one strong influence on
the climates of East Asia?
monsoons
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Name the two most important
rivers in China and where do
they start? (source)
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Name the two most important
rivers in China?
Huang (Yellow) River
Chang (Yangtze) River
source: Plateau of Tibet
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When it comes to natural
resources, what do Japan and
South Korea have in common?
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When it comes to natural resources,
what do Japan and South Korea have
in common?
both countries have few
mineral resources
(have to import)
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Name an active volcano in East
Asia
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Name an active volcano in East
Asia
Mt. Fuji
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What is aquaculture?
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What is aquaculture?
farming in the ocean
(fish, oysters, clams etc.)
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Name the 5 major climate
regions of East Asia
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Name the 5 major climate
regions of East Asia
Semi-arid, arid, humid-subtropical,
humid- continental, highland
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80% of Japan is ___________
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80% of Japan is mountainous
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Name two large landforms in
China located in the highland
climate zone
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Name two large landforms in
China located in the highland
climate zone
Plateau of Tibet / Himalayas
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What crop grows well in China
in warmer temperatures?
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What crop grows well in China
in warmer temperatures?
rice
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