Natural barriers
what where the natural barriers ?
Himalayas, Gobi desert, and the pacific ocean.
What type of transportation was used in ancient China?
ships, wheelbarrows, animal carts (which are simply wooden carts carried by animals usually covered with canopies, or tops that protected the passengers), and the rickshaw
What is an example of irrigation?
can be found in the rice paddies in East Asia
Why is the Yellow River so famous?
many early Chinese settlements were built along the river.
what were they used for ?
Protected china from invasions while limiting early contact with other civilizations.
What was the river transportation in ancient China?
Canals were used for transportation all throughout China.
Is irrigation still used today?
There are many more irrigation techniques farmers use today
Is Yellow River safe to swim in?
not safe for drinking or swimming
can be used to provide a part of a facility's perimeter if ?
If they meet the facility's physical security requirements.
When did China start using trains?
July 1876
Does irrigation use a lot of water?
roughly 70% of the world's freshwater
What happened at the Yellow River?
The worst flood in human history occurred in 1887, when the Yellow River overran the dikes in Henan Province
Why were the natural barriers of ancient Egypt important?
kept Egypt safe from the north and east.
What Chinese invention helped navigating ships?
navigational compasses
What is the difference between irrigation and drainage?
artificial application of water to land and artificial removal of excess water from land
Why is the Yellow River called China's sorrow?
millions of people have been killed by flooding
What might be a disadvantage of natural barriers?
Isolate communities or create logistical challenges in governance.
What is China's main transportation?
Rail is the major mode of transport in China.
what is irrigation
the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
What animals live in the Yellow River?
chiru and wild yak, as well as populations of Chinese forest musk deer and sikas lower in the basin