SEA Physical Features
Why is the Huang He River sometimes called "China's Sorrow"?
Floods along this river often cause great suffering
Which country is labeled for 1?
China
Why are urban areas of India having problems with air pollution?
Rapid population growth, growing industry, and thousands of automobiles all contribute to this
Where do most people in China live?
Areas with milder climate
What is the primary focus of the study of Southern and Eastern Asian cultures in SS7G12?
Cultural characteristcs
Why are the Himalayan Mountains called the "roof of the world"?
The world's highest mountains are found in this area.
Which Country is labeled for 2?
India
How has religious practice near the Ganges (cremation) contribute to the pollution?
Bodies dead animals and peoples ashes contribute to this.
Which type of environment is ideal for growing rice in Vietnam?
warm and tropical
Which belief system originated in India and emphasizes the concepts of karma and reincarnation?
Hinduism
What are the two largest deserts found in China?
Gobi and Taklimakan
Which country does 3 label?
Japan
How has India's need for industry caused problems for the Ganges?
Factories dump waste and chemicals in the river everyday
What is an example of a natural resource in China?
deposit of coal
In which country is Shintoism primarily practiced?
Japan
Which river is the longest in China?
Yangtze River
Which country is labeled by 4?
Vietnam
How would sanitary landfills help reduce pollution to China's two large rivers?
Garbage would go into landfills and not the river
Climate from India is affected by seasonal winds and rains called:
Monsoons
Which belief system focuses on the importance of family, respect for elders, and social harmony?
Confucianism
Which is the MOST LIKELY reason that some of the largest desserts in this world are found to the north in the Himalayan Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau?
They block rain and moisture that would come from the sea in the south.
Which country is labeled by 5?
South Korea
How has algae effected the rivers of China?
Oxygen levels go down in the water and fish die
Why do 25% of people live in Seoul, South Korea?
City provides markets, jobs, and education not offered in rural areas.
What is the primary purpose of SS7G12 in analyzing the cultural characteristics of Southern and Eastern Asia?
To understand the diversity and uniqueness of the region's cultures