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Where is Indonesia?
Southeast Asia
How does the climate of southeast Asia help and challenge human settlement?
The warm, wet climate provides water to support human, animal, and plant life as well as activities such as farming. However, too much water also poses problems like flooding and supports the growth of swamps and rainforests, which are not well-suited to large human settlements
From which nation(s) would American companies most likely import prescription drugs? What about machine parts?
The United States
Which challenges do people in southeast Asia most need to address in the coming decade?
Discuss one challenge and explain why it must be addressed.
Which east Asian countries have autocratic governments? Which have democratic governments?
China and North Korea have autocratic governments. The other countries in east Asia have democratic governments.
How many countries are there in southeast Asia?
11 countries
Who are the cham and Minangkabau?
The Cham are an ethnic minority found in Cambodia and Vietnam. They are Muslim, while most Cambodians and Vietnamese are Buddhist. The Minangkabau are an ethnic minority of Indonesia. As travelers, explorers, and merchants they traveled many places and took on elements of many other cultures. They also adopted Islamic beliefs.
What are some ways climate changes affects southeast Asia?
The region is experiencing rising ocean levels and more damaging typhoons.
How has geography affected settlement in Japan and Koreas?
In each country, mountains cover much of the interior, so most people live along the coastal plains.
What factors have challenged Japan's economic development and growth?
Japan has limited natural resources and limited arable land. It has a great deal of mountains land where farming is not possible.
when did the United States declared independence from the Britain?
In 1776
Which nation is majority Christian?
The United States, also Mexico, Brazil, Russia, and the Philippines. Mostly the United States.
What is believed to be some of the effects of climate change in the region?
Deforestation
Where are Islam and Christianity most popular in east Asia?
Islam is most common in northwestern China. Christianity is most popular in south Korea.
What is the title of each graph?
The first graph is titled Per Capita GDP, Selected Countries, 2015; the second is titled Education, Selected Countries.
Why did southeast Asian nations win independence after World War II?
During World War II Japan, itself a significant imperial power, drove the European powers out of Asia. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, local nationalist movements in the former Asian colonies campaigned for independence rather than a return to European colonial rule.
How are governments in Vietnam and Laos authoritarian?
The government owns all property and makes all economic decisions. One political party controls government, and the government restricts free speech and other civil rights.
Why does China pose a threat to region?
China claims islands in the region and has also begun building artificial islands as naval bases in the south China Sea.
What ethnic groups live in Taiwan?
Most people in Taiwan are Han Chinese. There are also some indigenous groups on the island.
How is demography a growing concern in parts of east Asia?
Japan's population is shrinking and also aging. As a result, the workforce will be smaller but will have to support more older people.
How did the conflict in Vietnam escalate in the 1960s?
Through use of the congressional Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of 1964
Why do you think Singapore is such an important financial center?
Singapore is located along the Strait of Malacca, has a market-based economy, and is the second-busiest port in the world. So much traffic in shipping and trade, and laws favoring private business and industry, probably make it a good place for financial businesses.
What causes volcanic eruptions?
When tectonic plates shift, pressure forces molten magma upwards to Earth's surface.
Where are most of mainland China's largest cities located?
Most are located along the east coast.
Which east Asian countries have autocratic governments? Which have democratic governments?
China and North Korea have autocratic governments. The other countries in East Asia have democratic governments.