Asia Basics
Name three different regions of Asia.
East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Southwest Asia, Northern Asia
Name one major landform in Asia.
The Himalayas, Gobi & Arabian Desert, Yangtze & Ganges River, Tibetan Plateau
Name two countries in East Asia.
China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea
Why does rice grow well in South, Southeast, and Eastern Asia?
Monsoons bring tons of rain, which the rice needs to grow.
What is the alternative name for Northern Asia?
Siberia
Name two major landforms in Asia.
The Himalayas, Gobi & Arabian Desert, Yangtze & Ganges River, Tibetan Plateau
Choose one Asian landform and explain how it impacts the people who live there.
Himalayas - Difficult travel, limited communication, few large cities
Name two countries in South Asia.
What are the two types of Monsoons? What are the differences between them?
Summer Monsoon --> heavy rain
Winter Monsoon --> dry
Define permafrost.
Ground that stays frozen all year.
Choose one Asian landform and explain how it impacts the people who live there.
Himalayas - Difficult travel, limited communication, few large cities
What is the physical geography of East Asia?
Mountains cover most of China, Japan is an island nation
Name two countries in Southeast Asia.
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos Myanmar
What is the key trade route located in Southeast Asia? Why does it matter?
Strait of Malacca. It matters because ships pass through carrying goods. The countries benefit from the trade.
How do people adapt to life in Northern Asia?
Warm clothing, technology and special housing for heating.
Name one region of Asia and the climate that is in that region.
Tropical climate - Southeast Asia
Desert climate - Southwest & Central Asia
Temperate Climate - East Asia
Continental Climate - Central & Northern Asia
Polar Climate - Northern Asia
Which region of Asia is known for their oil & natural gas?
Middle East / Southwest Asia
Name two countries located in Southwest Asia.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel, Iran, Syria, Qatar
Define nomadic.
Moving from place to place instead of settling.
Define urbanization.
People moving to cities.
Define Monsoon.
A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain.
Which region of Asia has a temperate climate?
East Asia
Name two countries in Central Asia.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
Define The Silk Road.
A network of trade routes connecting Asia to Europe.
What is the nickname for the Tibetan Plateau?
"Roof of the World"