Ch 1 Review East Asia – Physical Geography
Key Terms archipelago -
Key Terms archipelago – a group of islands
Key Terms developing country -
Key Terms developing country – a country that has low production and little modern technology
Key Terms typhoon -
Key Terms typhoon – a tropical storm that develops over the Pacific Ocean, winds 74+ mph Hint: similar to our hurricanes
Key Terms deciduous –
Key Terms deciduous – trees that shed their leaves seasonally
Key Terms double-cropping –
Key Terms double-cropping – to grow 2 or more crops on the same land
Key Terms terrace -
Key Terms terrace – a level area in a hillside used for farmland
Key Terms fertile-
Key Terms fertile- able to support plant growth
Key Terms monsoon -
Key Terms monsoon – a wind that changes direction with the change of season
Key Terms developed country-
Key Terms developed country- a country with many industries and well developed economy
Key Terms population density -
Key Terms population density – the average number of people living per square mile
Key Concepts The population of East Asia is spread __________
Key Concepts The population of East Asia is spread unevenly
Key Concepts Japan is shaped daily by ________and ________
Key Concepts Japan is shaped daily by earthquakes and volcanoes
Key Concepts More than 2/3 of China’s land is made up of what two landforms?
Key Concepts More than 2/3 of China’s land is made up of what two landforms? mountains deserts
Key Concepts What is one strong influence on the climates of East Asia?
Key Concepts What is one strong influence on the climates of East Asia? monsoons
Key Concepts Name the two most important rivers in China and where do they start? (source)
Key Concepts Name the two most important rivers in China? Huang (Yellow) River Chang (Yangtze) River source: Plateau of Tibet
Key Concepts When it comes to natural resources, what do Japan and South Korea have in common?
Key Concepts When it comes to natural resources, what do Japan and South Korea have in common? both countries have few mineral resources (have to import)
Key Concepts Name an active volcano in East Asia
Key Concepts Name an active volcano in East Asia Mt. Fuji
Key Concepts What is aquaculture?
Key Concepts What is aquaculture? farming in the ocean (fish, oysters, clams etc.)
Key Concepts Name the 5 major climate regions of East Asia
Key Concepts Name the 5 major climate regions of East Asia Semi-arid, arid, humid-subtropical, humid- continental, highland
Key Concepts 80% of Japan is ___________
Key Concepts 80% of Japan is mountainous
Key Concepts Name two large landforms in China located in the highland climate zone
Key Concepts Name two large landforms in China located in the highland climate zone Plateau of Tibet / Himalayas
Key Concepts What crop grows well in China in warmer temperatures?
Key Concepts What crop grows well in China in warmer temperatures? rice
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