Physical Geography
Name 3 things that make up China's physical geography
deserts, plateaus, mountains, rivers, forests
These two main rivers support China's population.
The Yangtze and the Yellow River.
This Korean country has a much higher population than the other.
South Korea
This is how the Japanese islands were formed.
The top part of a mountain range thrusted up from the Pacific Ocean.
This is the definition for mainland
Continental landmass of Asia
Name 3 things that make up Japan's physical geography.
Islands, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, forests, plains
The Pacific Ocean the Sea of Japan.
The type of government that North Korea is.
Communist government
This is how many islands make up Japan.
4
Land mass surrounded on three sides by water and connected to a mainland
Name 3 things that make up the physical geography of the Korean peninsula.
mountains, coastal plains, river valleys, islands
This structure connects China's major rivers.
The Grand Canal.
Name 2 of South Korea's industries.
shipbuilding, steel, electronics, and automobiles.
This is why trade is so important to Japan.
The country lacks the raw materials needed for industry and energy (such as iron ore, lead, petroleum and coal.
This is the definition for Archipelago.
A group of islands
Name 3 things that make up Mongolia's physical geography.
mountains, plateaus, dry grassland (steppes), desert, all 1700 or more feet above sea level.
This is how China's river system supports large populations.
They provide water for drinking and agriculture, serve as transportation routes, and provide fish.
Hurricanes
This is how Mongolians have adapted to their harsh environment.
This is the definition for Semiarid
Somewhat dry or having little rainfall and warm temperatures
This is where the majority of people live in China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.
Urban areas, or areas with fertile land and temperate climates.
This is the definition for basin
a natural depression or low lying area in the surface of the land often with a lake or river
This explains DMZ.
Demilitarized zone, a neutral area between North and South Korea, which has become a refuge for wildlife, and is patrolled by soldiers.
This is what is happening in the Gobi Desert.
Desertification-fertile land is becoming desert land.
This is the definition for Steppe.
partly dry grassland often found on the edges of a desert