1. Southeast Asia
Geography and Culture

2. Geography – Water, Water and more water!

3. Archipelagos!

5. Indonesia – Volcanic mountains are common in Southeast Asia
Volcanic ash is very fertile … Great for Farming!

6. Archipelago-String of Islands
Philippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
Brunei
Singapore
East Timor

7. Climate - Tropical
Massive rains during monsoon seasons are needed, but can be very dangerous.

8. Culture – Although there are huge cities in Southeast Asia, 70-80% of the people live in rural areas.
Traditional houses of Baliem, Papua, Indonesia

9. Singapore

10. Food
92% of their food comes from vending machines… just kidding!

11. Rice terraces in Banaue, Philippines, about 70% of Southeast Asians farm!

12. Rice Rice is the main cash crop grown in Southeast Asia
Not a cash crop

13. Plenty of Crops Not gonna read all these!
Jute, deodar, dawn redwood, ginkgo, teak, pattan, and nutmeg are all plants of Southeast Asia.
Sandalwood, raffleesia, betet palm, and rubber trees are also included in this category.
Also included are bamboo trees, rice, turmeric, opium poppy, paduak, mango, tea, cinnamon, cotton, sugar cane, wheat, other crops.
Without these plants, Asia surely wouldn't have survived as long as it has.

14. Money from Trees…not grown on trees
Rainforest = $$$ : Sell trees as lumber/timber.

15. Tourism is a fast growing industry with beaches like this!

16. Fish Just kidding about the vending machines!
Fishing is a huge industry for Southeast Asians and that is reflected in their food dishes they prepare.

17. Religions Southeast Asia is religiously diverse, however:
**Islam (Brought in by Arabic Traders)
**Buddhism dominates most of the Northern Region (Brought in from South Asia)
Hinduism is still practiced in parts of Indonesia and Cambodia
Roman Catholic in East Timor
Tribal religions
Islam from Traders Arabic …Middle East!
Buddhism brought in from India.

18. Buddhism-Thailand, Vietnam,Cambodia, Laos
Islamic Mosque, Malaysia
Angkor Wat- Hinduism –Cambodia…Also on the Cambodian Flag as a symbol of their religion and history.
Christianity – Malaysia, Philippines

19. Natural Disaster in South and South East Asia
Tsunami 2004
Natural Disaster in South and South East Asia

20. Pictures

21. National Geographic Video

22. Tsunami
Definition: 
[n]  a huge destructive wave (Suge) (especially one caused by an earthquake)

23. Death Toll Indonesia-94,000 Sri Lanka- 46,000 India- 9,500
Malaysia: 66
Maldives: 82, with 28 missing.
Myanmar: 59, Tanzania: 10
Bangladesh: 2
Somalia: 114, Kenya: Kenyan media reports one death.
Seychelles: Unconfirmed reports of deaths.

24. Fall Out Massive Clean-Up Water is Contaminated Diseases
Need of replacement homes
There was a serious risk of an explosion of malaria and dengue fever, already endemic in southeast Asia. Respiratory infections like pneumonia could also spread fast among homeless people crowded into temporary shelters.

25. What is needed? Water Medicines Clothes Hygiene Supplies
Building and Debris Clean-up
Building Reconstruction
$$$$$$$$$$$
Replacement homes/shelters

26. Technology to Help in the Event of a Tsunami
Instruments used to predict natural disasters
Instruments used to warn people when a natural disaster has been spotted/indicated
Techniques, tools and machines used for the clean-up.

27. Who’s Helping Countries Businesses Organizations Individuals Red Cross
Celebrities

28. Magnitude of the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
Japan Tsunami 2011
Magnitude of the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects

29. Plate Tectonics

30. Immediate Effects in Japan
Your Thoughts…
Search And Rescue
Unsafe living Conditions
Food and Water Shortage
Food and Water Contamination
Human Radiation Issues

32. Effects on Energy – Power Plants
Your Thoughts…
Dangers of Radiation in Japan & World Wide
Lack of Energy in that Region
Cost to Repair
Who Covers that Cost

34. Effects on Auto Industry
Your Thoughts…
Loss of Jobs
Loss of Employees
Loss of Cars
Insurance Cost
Cost in Damages
Who will cover those cost?

36. Effects on Tourism Your thoughts… Loss of Jobs & Income
Airports Damaged
How long will it take to clean up?

38. Possible Effects on Other Countries Economies
Your Thoughts…
Individuals with ties to Japan
Radiation Fallout
Help with Clean-up
Trading Partners