Mountains
Name the highest point in Singapore.
Bukit Timah Hill
A volcano is a type of mountain. True or false?
True.
What is the name of the imaginary line in the middle of Earth?
They travelled in the sea on boats and ships.
Why are the places on mountains usually cold?
The higher a place is, the cooler it gets.
What is the difference between an active and an extinct volcano?
An active volcano is like to erupt again while an extinct volcano are not expected to erupt in the future.
What is the name of the tribe of people who live on a highland and depend on the rainforest? Which country are they found in?
Akha tribe, Myanmar
What is the name of the longest river in Southeast Asia?
Mekong River
Name the popular highland area in Malaysia that has a lot of agricultural activity.
Cameron Highlands.
Name one active volcano in Southeast Asia
Mt Bromo, Mt Merapi, Mt Krakatoa etc
Why are tropical rainforests found in Southeast Asia?
Due to Southeast Asia's location near the equator, and the fact that it receives a lot of rainfall (water + sunlight = plants!)
Name two ways the river provides for the people living along its banks.
- It provides fish as a source of food
- It provides a means of transportation / getting around
- It provides water for agriculture during dry seasons
Name three kinds of crops that you can grow on mountainous areas.
Tea, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce.
Name two reasons why some people still choose to live near a volcano despite the risks.
- The land near a volcano is fertile and is suitable for farming
- Many families have lived there for many generations, so leaving is a difficult option
In which countries in Southeast Asia can you find rainforests?
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia
Name one human activity that has a bad impact on rivers and seas.
- Overfishing
- Dumping of sewage
- Throwing of litter / plastic
Name the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia and the country it can be found in.
Hkakabo Razi, Myanmar
Name the four countries in Southeast Asia where you can find active volcanoes.
Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia
How do rainforests provide for the people living near them? Name three ways.
- It provides wood for building houses, furniture and building a fire for cooling
- It provides animals which can either be eaten for its meat or used for its skin
- It provides plants that have medicinal purposes and healing properties
Name the 6 countries that the Mekong river spans across (Remember: if you missed out one, the next group will get to answer this question)
China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam