Countries
This country is the largest in Asia.
China
This mountain range separates India from China.
Himalayan Mountains
This ocean is south of India
Indian Ocean
Chemicals released from factories and car exhaust cause this problem.
Air Pollution
A group that shares cultures or traditions.
Ethnic Group
This country is located in Southeast Asia and borders the South China Sea.
Vietnam
This peninsula contains North and South Korea.
Korean Peninsula
This sea is located between Korea and Japan.
Sea of Japan
Seasonal heavy rain is called a _______.
Monsoon
This practice uses the Torii Gates to mark the entrance to their shrines containing Kami.
Shintosim
This country is home to Hinduism.
India
This Desert is located in northern China.
Gobi Desert
This body of water is south of China and Vietnam.
South China Sea
What can rivers, mountains, and deserts contribute to when it comes to the population?
Population Distribution
Buddhism
This country is divided into North and South.
Korea
The Gobi Desert and Taklimakan Desert have very low population density. Which physical characteristic explains this, and how does it affect human settlement?
Deserts; extreme climate and lack of water make farming and living difficult.
This river is extremely polluted and runs through northern India.
Ganges River
A city in China experiences frequent air pollution from factories and cars. Which environmental issue is this, and how could it impact people’s daily lives?
Air pollution; it can cause breathing problems, limit outdoor activity, and affect overall health.
This belief system focuses on order and respect in society.
Confucianism
This island country is east of the Sea of Japan and is where Shintoism originated.
Japan
People living near the Ganges River often build cities nearby. Which physical feature is this, and why does it attract large populations?
A river; it provides "fresh" water, fertile soil, and transportation.
Many large cities in China, Japan, and Vietnam developed near the South China Sea. Which body of water is this, and how does it help trade and population growth?
South China Sea; it supports trade, fishing, transportation, and access to resources.
During monsoon season, rivers near populated areas often flood. Why do people continue to live in these areas despite the risk, and how does this relate to population distribution?
Monsoons bring water for farming and jobs; rivers support agriculture and trade, so people settle there even with flooding risks.
This religion uses the Ganges River to complete its end-of-life rituals.
Hinduism