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What is a large part of Japan's economy?
fishing
What is one common interest in East Asia?
Olympic Sports
What are the similar natural resources in Malaysia and Indonesia?
abundance of natural gas and oil
Who is Gandhi?
influential in persuading the British to leave South Asia
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck...
wood
Name 2 natural disasters that occur in Asia
Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Monsoons
If a nation has a lack of resources what type of economy might they have?
Developing Economy
What is the main reason for loss of forest in Eastern China?
cutting down forests for heating, building, etc
What is Diwali?
a festival of lights. It honors the goddess of wealth
How many dogs does Mr. Stout and Coach Parker have combined?
3
What are some ways culture can be spread?
music, stories, trade, migration, etc
What attracts tourist to countries on the coast? What makes them dangerous?
Oceans (beaches and palm trees) & Oceans (tsunamis, hurricanes, monsoons)
What is the main reason that some South Asians oppose projects like the Narmada River dam?
flooding can displace people & destroy ecosystems
What type of natural disaster occurs after an earthquake in Japan?
Tsunami
What continent is China located in?
Asia
How do resources play a factor in a country's economy?
available resources affect what a country's economy will be based on
What wars were North Korea & Vietnam involved in against the U.S.?
WWII, Vietnam War, Korean War
What part of South Asia is one of the world's most fertile farming regions?
Brahmaputra/ Ganges Delta
What country is the Mekong River in?
Vietnam
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
What is the main religion in Russia?
Christianity
How did the history of North Korea during the 20th century helped lead to its economic and social problems today?
they became communist, leading to overspending on military
Who is Mao Zedong? What did he do?
communist leader & set up unlimited government
I got the horses in the back...