SOUTH ASIA
how is this region defined?
this region is defined by three common characteristics which are location that all of the countries are located on the Indian plate, population since over 20% of the world's population lives there, and religion because it has a high muslim and hindu population.
describe the process of climbing mount everest, some examples of what could happen to you, and what a sherpa is/does.
A sherpa is a person that guides you up mount everest and make sure you know what you are doing since they are a trained professional and have done it multiple times. To climb mount everest you have to train and the average training time is about 5 years. you also have to get used to not eating or drinking that much but still performing well or even more than average. some example of what could happen to you are you could be exposed to higher radiation from the sun for too long and go blind for a little bit and your brain can swell because of the different pressure, etc. and it could swell enough to kill you.
how is this region defined? whats the relative location
high population since over 25% of the worlds population lives here, and history because it is one of the earliest cradles of civilization. north of southeast asia, east of central asia, south of russia, and west of the pacific ocean
how is this region defined and what is the relative location of this area?
archipelago because this region shares the common characteristic of a geographical feature. The relative location of this area is north of australia, east of south asia, south of east asia, and west of the pacific ocean.
hinduism is found in what countries
india and nepal
monsoons are seasonal prevailing winds that can be wet (winds from southwest) or dry (winds from the northeast). Monsoons affect asia's countries because they cause flooding on streets and crops, destruction of the already small bit of infrastructure this area has.
describe the economy of south asia
The economy of south asia is very diverse, the main economies being textile weaving, agriculture, tourism, and information technology.
summarize all of the disputes china has
Hong Kong lives under the rule of one country two systems, taiwan china claimed rule of over after world war ll but when china became communist taiwan sid peace out and now china completely ignores taiwan. tibet because it is an autonomous region in china and china doesn't like that. also kashmir.
describe the malay peninsula and the island nations
the malay peninsula includes parts of malaysia, thailand, and myanmar. mountain ranges rich in mineral deposits which is a natural resource. The island nations you can compare to the bahamas formed by tectonic plates crashing into each other, result in volcanoes, most volcanoes lay formant and inactive for long periods. includes indonesia, singapore, and the philippines.
bangladesh and pakistan
describe south asia's waters
south asia has many bodies of water. The river ganges is a sacred river for the hindu population, flowing through india and bangladesh, and is very polluted from humans living near the river because of it being holy. The bay of bengal is a body of water surrounded by asia. On its west it is surrounded by south asia and to its east is southeast asia. The Indus river is one of the longest rivers in asia, and flows through china, pakistan, and india.
summarize mount everest
mt everest is very dangerous
tallest peak in world
good for economy so there is no limit for how many climbing permits get permitted
that causes it to be overcrowded and very polluted and dirty
describe east asia's land and water
mountains and plateaus have kept china isolated historically. high elevation means most of china's population lives on east coast. Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in japan and is one of three "holy mountains" meaning different natural resources. fuji is power of volcano. Altai is a mountain range in mongolia and the Altai mountains have the highest peaks in east asia. YAngtze river is the longest river in Asia, 3rd longest in world, bloodline of china meaning it is vital or necessary to china. The seas surrounding east asia provide shipping lanes, and vast fishing and natural gas industries for the region.
summarize the geographical concerns for this area.
ring of fire means that this area is more susceptible to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. some other geogarphical concerns for this area are typhoons which are a tropical storm taken place in the indian or western pacific ocean strong winds and heavy torrential rain cause it. tsunamis are caused by tectonic plate movement and earthquakes they are really big waves and can be deadly.
buddhism is found in what countries
sri lanka and bhutan
describe the rubber cash crops in sri lanka and what they are an example of/poster child of
Sri Lanka and its rubber crops are an example of sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture is when you get what you need from your crops in the now, but won't be taking away that resource for the posterity of the area. sri lanka has rubber trees and has to follow strict guidelines/ rules to maintain healthy and sustainable crops.
describe the relative location of South asia
to its north is indian ocean, east of middle east, south of china and central asia, west of southeast asia.
describe the differences between north korea's government and south korea's government
north korea has a dictatorship, and you have to go into the military at age 17 and it is necessary for both men and women. In south korea it is a republic and military service is necessary at age 18 and is only necessar =y for men. North korea has a terrible history on human rights. Movement, people cant leave or go only really special people. Communication, mobile phones arent allowed unless you are very high up in the importance scale. Speech and protest is not a human irght here and open criticism about the government can get you forced labor, jail, and even torture.
describe the waters of southeast asia
chao phraya river is a vital river in thailand and it irrigates rice fields, and is a major source of transportation. The mekong river is the longest river in southeast asia it forms the borders of myanmar, laos, and thailand. empties into the south china sea in vietnam. the mekong delta is a delta that people live on and most make their living as farmers and fishermen because of the great source of water. and the soil is fertile and rich in sediments because it is a delta.
catholicism is found in what country
philippines
describe the religion of south asia
South asia has a very diverse range of religions. They religions are Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, it is also polytheistic meaning there are multiple gods in their belief. They also believe in reincarnation which means your soul is reborn after death and you transform into something else creating karma. Islam is muslim practices, people pray towards mecca, and they follow sharia law. Buddhism is a religion with no god, the religion is focused solely on you and your journey through suffering to find the end of it, believe in the four noble truths.
what is kashmir and why is it unique
Kashmir is a himalayan region spanning 86,000 miles. it is unique because it is a disputed territory, meaning that multiple countries claim ownership over it. The three countries who think they own it are china, pakistan, and india. ethnically diverse
describe the climates of mongolia, china, and japan
Mongolia has a dry and arid temperature and occasional dust storms, china has an extremely diverse climate being tropical in the south and subarctic in the north, japan varies from tropical in the south to cool and temperate in the north: it is in the ring of fire as well as taiwan and other countries.
what are some unique things about southeast asia or places
singapore is unique because of its tiny size making it place, you could compare it to dubai but way better because it is wayyy less fake and the standard of living is high so not a lot of homeless people. bangkok is right along a major river and the gulf of thailand, and is home to many historical sites, temples, shopping centers, food markets, and upscale department stores. angkor wat is a UNESCO site that was a palace/civilization that people used to live in until the rulers suddenly decided to move and abandoned it. Myanmar or burma myanmar was ruled by a military government, a type of authoritarian regime that is ruled with violence and fear. the people didn't like this government so they elected their own ruler and the junta put that person under house arrest.
from what country did these countries win their independence from: india, pakistan, bangladesh, bhutan, thailand, and nepal
india: great britain
pakistan: great britain
bangladesh: pakistan
bhutan: india
thailand: never colonized
nepal: never colonized