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Physical
Features of East Asia
Vocab
Japan
North and
South Korea
China
100

This mountain range is home to Mt. Everest.

The Himalayas

100

This term means a chain of islands.

Archipelago

100

Most of Japan's cities are located in these regions.

Coastal plains

100

This is the name for the border between North and South Korea.

Demilitarized Zone

100

94% of China's population lives in this region of the country. 

Eastern China

200

This tectonic zone is responsible for causing frequent earthquakes in East Asia, especially in countries like Japan. 

Pacific Ring of Fire

200

A ruling family that holds power for several generations is often called a .... 

Dynasty

200

While Japan has limited natural resources overall, it is able to source these products from its natural environment. 

Seafood or Timber
200

This body of water separates the Korean Peninsula from China. 

Yellow Sea

200
You will find segments of the Great Wall of China in this region of the country.
Norther China
300

This river is the longest in Asia and the 3rd longest in the world. 

Yangtze River

300

In this political in economic system, the government controls most property and resources, aiming for a classless society.

Communisim

300

This religion is native to Japan and places an emphasis on nature.

Shinto or Shintoism

300

Describe the political ideologies/forms of government in North Korea and South Korea.

Communism/Authoritarianism(North Korea)

Democracy/Republic (South Korea)

300
China implemented this policy in an attempt to control population growth.

One Child Policy

400
The majority of Asia's watershed originates from this physical feature. 

The Tibetan Plateau

400

This term describes how geography influences a country’s politics, power, and relationships with other countries.

Geopolitical

400

Describe one way that Japan adapts to the increased risk of earthquakes or volcanoes. 

Evacuation routes, drills, early detection and warning systems, building methods, etc. 
400

Which country, North or South Korea, has a more open economy and trades more with other countries?

South Korea

400

This network of trade routes allowed China to trade goods and ideas with other regions of the world.

The Silk Road

500

Name the iconic Japanese volcano that can be seen from Tokyo.

Mt. Fuji
500

The process of people moving from rural areas to cities, causing cities to grow.

Urbanization

500

After centuries of isolation, Japan went through a period known as the ________ _______________, which industrialized and modernized the country. 

Meiji Restoration

500

Describe one way the freedoms of people living in North Korea are limited by the government.

Strict control of information; Not able to freely travel outside of country; Cannot freely criticize the government.

500

What was the final dynasty to rule China? 

The Qing Dynasty