I just want to lie on the beach and eat hotdogs
A warm-water ocean current that adds moisture to the winter monsoons
Japan Current
An area's original inhabitants
Aborigine
A collective farming community whose members share work and products
Commune
What is the name of the zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions bordering the Pacific Ocean where this region resides?
Ring of Fire
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite character in The Office?
A. Jim Halpert
B. Dwight Schrute
C. Andy Bernard
D. Darryl Philbin
E. Michael Scott
F. Pam Beesly/Halpert
B. Dwight Schrute
What are the names of the three seas in this region?
Yellow Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea
The separation of people or societies with regard to beliefs, values, and customs because of distinctly different political systems
Cultural Divergence
Fine, yellowish-brown topsoil made up of particles of silt and clay, usually carried by the wind
Loess
What is the name of the desert whose frequent dust storms make life difficult in southern Mongolia and north-central China?
Gobi
Before he got into The Office, what was Mr. De Haan's go to TV show?
A. Parks and Recreation
B. Sports Night
C. Psych
D. The West Wing
E. CSI
F. The Mentalist
C. Psych
What are the names of the three major rivers of China?
Huang He, Chang Jiang, Xi
The mixing of the lifestyles of people, including but not limited to food, language, beliefs, ethnicity, and customs
Cultural Convergence
What are the names of the three plains in this region?
Plateau of Tibet, Northeast Plain, North China Plain
What divides North Korea and South Korea?
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Who is Mr. De Haan's least favorite Office character?
A. Darryl Philbin
B. Andy Bernard
C. Erin Hannon
D. Michael Scott
E. Holly Flax
F. Deangelo Vickers
F. Deangelo Vickers
What are the names of the four major rivers of Japan and Korea?
Shinano, Tone, Han, Yalu
Cultural modification of an individual group or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture
Acculturation
What are the names of the different mountain ranges sprouting from the Pamirs?
Kunlun Shan, Tian Shan, Himalaya, Altay Shan
What are the future challenges of this region?
Answers will vary
What is Mr. De Haan's favorite Office epsidoe?
A. Dinner Party
B. Stress Relief
C. Casino Night
D. Scott's Tots
E. Threat Level: Midnight
F. The Dundies
E. Threat Level: Midnight
How do rivers differ between China and Japan/Korea?
China's rivers are long and deep, more like how we traditionally think of rivers. Japan and Korea's rivers are short and run fast due to lack of space and swift changes in elevation.
Why are there human rights issues in China? How are some countries trying to influence China to respect human rights?
Chemical substance found mainly in liquid coolants that damages the Earth's protective ozone layer
Chlorofluorocarbon
What is the primary source of power in this region? Why is that a problem?
Answers will vary
How many times has Mr. De Haan watched the Office all the way through?
A. 3
B. 18
C. 27
D. 33
E. 54
F. 125
C. 27