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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