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1.a. Identify What 2 major rivers run through China? 1.a. Huang He (Yellow River) and the Chang Jiang (Yangzi River)

1.b. Explain How does the Huang He both benefit and hurt China’s people? 1.b. The Yellow river helps the people of China by enriching the soil for farming, and it hurts china by flooding and causing destruction.

1.C. Elaborate Why do you think many people in China live on the North China Plain? 1.c. The Plain can produce enough food to feed a larger population.

2.a. Define What is a Typhoon? 2.a. A Typhoon is similar to a Hurricane, a violent storm that has high winds and rain.

2.b. Contrast What are some differences between the climates of southeast and northwest China? The Southeast is warm and hot with heavy rains brought by monsoons, The Northwest is mainly dry with a variety of temperatures from cold to hot.

2.c. Rate Based on the different climates in this region, which part of the region would you prefer to live in? Why ? North China Plain

HimalayasPlateau of Tibet Gobi & Taklimakan Desert MountainsPlateaus, Basins deserts Turpan Depression Physical Features Yellow River Valley Plains River Valley Rivers Huang He (Yellow River) North China Plain Yangzi River Valley Chang Jiang (Yangzi River)