Key Terms
What is the name of a biome that is hot, wet, and has very high biodiversity?
rainforest
Which continent has the largest population in the world?
Asia
What is the name of the large, treeless grassland biome found in parts of Asia?
steppe
What is a large region with similar climate, plants, and animals called?
biome
Why are peninsulas important for human settlement and activity?
This is because they provide access to water for trade, transport, and food resources
What do you call a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?
peninsula
Which country currently has the largest population in the world?
India
What is the name of the coniferous forest biome located south of the tundra?
taiga
What term describes the long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation?
climate
What is one reason relief maps are useful?
they show elevation and landforms clearly
What is the term for a cold region with permanently frozen ground?
tundra
Approximately how many languages are spoken across Asia?
Over 2,000
What is the name of a major cold desert found in Asia?
Gobi Desert
Why do trees generally not grow in steppe regions?
not enough rainfall to support tree growth
What physical features form the boundary between Asia and Europe?
These include the Ural Mountains, Ural River, Caucasus Mountains, and the Black Sea
What is a large, flat area of land that is elevated above surrounding land called?
plateau
Approximately how many languages are spoken in India?
over 1,000
What are the trees called that grow in salty coastal waters?
mangroves
What are two differences between coniferous and deciduous trees?
differences include that coniferous trees have needles and stay green year-round, while deciduous trees have broad leaves and lose them seasonally
What types of features might you be asked to label on a map of Asia?
These include mountains, rivers, plateaus, deserts, peninsulas, and coastal features such as mangroves
What type of map shows elevation and the shape of the land’s surface?
relief map
Name five countries in Asia and their capitals
Ex: Japan–Tokyo, China–Beijing, India–New Delhi, Thailand–Bangkok, and Indonesia–Jakarta
Name two major rivers found in Asia.
Yangtze, Ganges, Indus, or Mekong.
Why is the Gobi Desert considered a cold desert?
This is because it is far from oceans, receives little moisture, and has high elevation and latitude leading to low temperatures
Where does the name “Asia” likely come from?
ancient word meaning “east”