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East Asia – Physical East Asia – Physical GeographyGeography
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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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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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•fertile-able 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 country-a 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?
mountainsdeserts
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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) Riversource: 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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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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