1. 9.1-9.2 Geography and Environment of East Asia

2. Main countries of the region  China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan

3. Major Features  Gobi Desert- western China  Yangtze River- flows through China

4. Ring of Fire  An area around the edge of the Pacific Ocean known for its volcanic activity and frequent earthquakes

5. Adapting to the land  Windswept, arid land-people are herders  Rice terraces  Irrigation canals

6. Population Density Issues  Japan, North and South Korea  High populations and small amounts of land lead to land shortages  Polluted air, toxic waterways, too much garbage

7. Three Gorges Dam  Produces hydroelectric power in the hopes of replacing China’s depleting coal reserves