Geography
What is "R" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Yellow River
Define terraces
flat areas created on the side of a hill to grow crops
What is human geography?
Possible answer: the branch of geography that studies how human societies, cultures, economies, and populations interact with their physical environments.
Who is the host of CNN10
Coy Wire
What is "L" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Tokyo
What is "Q" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Himalayan mountains
Define tributaries
streams that flow into a larger river or lake
Using this map, what possible predictions could you make about Chinese culture and religion?
Possible answer: Given the geographical diversity, there will be diverse religious practices and cultural identities rather than a single uniform belief system.
How many sections are on the quiz, and what are they?
Three: Map analysis, key terms, open response
What is "K" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Taipei
What is "C" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
North Korea
channels made and filled with water to supply fields or allow boats to pass through
What pattern do you notice between where cities settle and geographical conditions? Why do you think that is?
Possible answer: Cities consistently form near vital natural resources, flat terrain, and major transportation routes like rivers, coasts, and trade intersections
Define "inference"?
"a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence" - Merriam-webster
What is "P" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Tibetan Plateau
What is "G" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Beijing
Define Monsoon
winds in southern Asia that bring heavy rains in the summer and cool, dry conditions in winter
What patterns do you notice with the human geography of China? (look where the capitals are)
Possible answer: Cities tend to be settled by the rivers
What is the capital of Mongolia?
Ulaanbaatar
What is "N" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Taklamakan Desert
What is "H" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Mongolia
Define Loess
a fine, yellowish sediment formed by the accumulation of wind-blown dust
How did adding geographic features to the map help your understanding of human geography in East Asia?
Adding physical geographic features to a map shows how landforms, rivers, and climates shape where people live and build cities in East Asia. [1, 2]
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
What is "M" on the map? (I will present it shortly)
Gobi Desert