Letter W represents what river in China?
Huang He (Yellow) River
What type of water pollution are the rivers in Asia facing?
industrial waste, agricultural runoff, plastic pollution, and untreated sewage.
What is a terrace and how is it beneficial?
A terrace is a flat, step-like area created on a hillside or slope, often used for farming or landscaping in mountainous areas.
What are the characteristics of a religious group?
A religious group is a community of people who share common beliefs, practices, and traditions related to faith or spirituality. Share sacred texts and rituals.
What are the characteristics of an ethnic group?
An ethnic group is a community of people who share common cultural traits, ancestry, language, and historical background.
What river is represented by the letter X?
Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River
What are some causes of air pollution?
Industrial emissions, vehicles emissions, and agricultural activities
How would Vietnam trade with Japan?
By sea or air travel
Basic beliefs in Hinduism are...
Karma, Samsara, caste system, Hinduism.
What is the impact of living by a river?
Access to Fresh Water
Fertile Land for Farming
Trade & Transportation Fishing & Food Supply.
Economic Growth & Cities
Where is the Taklamakan Desert located?
2
What environmental issue is the Huang He (Yellow River) facing?
industrial waste and agricultural runoff
What is the impact of living near a river?
Rivers provide water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses
Basic Beliefs of Buddhism are...
- Eight Fold Path
- 4 noble Truths
-Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama has a unique set of beliefs centered around the nature of suffering and the path to enlightenment.
What are Shintoism practices?
Worship of Kami, visiting shrines, and honoring ancestors.
What country is next to Cambodia?
Vietnam
What environment issue is the Ganges River facing?
Waste and Sewage Dumping
What is the impact of living in the Himalayas with its mountainous terrain?
The arid land and mountain terrain make agriculture difficult.
What is reincarnation? What religions practice reincarnation?
Cycle of Rebirth. Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is Kami?
Kami are spirits, gods, or divine forces present in all aspects of nature, including trees, rivers, mountains, animals, and even human ancestors.
What is a peninsula? Where peninsula in Asia do we study? What two countries are on this peninsula?
A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but connected to a larger landmass. Korean Peninsula, North Korea and South Korea.
What is a monsoon?
A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain.
How does geography impact trade?
Natural Resources & Economic Specialization Location & Access to Trade Routes
Physical Barriers & Transportation
What is Confucianism?
A philosophy based on moral values, social harmony, and the importance of proper relationships.
What are the main beliefs of Confucianism?
The key beliefs include respect for family, importance of education, moral behavior, and rituals to maintain social harmony.