1. G11a,b
The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia

2. a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Climates of most of the countries in SE Asia vary depending on each country’s geography.
Nearby oceans, mountains, deserts, latitude and wind patterns affect climate.

3. a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
India has many types of climate.
Snow and ice in the northern mountains
Some peaks are covered with glaciers and snow
Hot dry plains in the central plateau
Steamy tropical weather along the southern coast

4. Large desert borders Pakistan
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Large desert borders Pakistan
Part of the Ganges Plain is humid and almost tropical
Deccan Plateau in the center of the country is more moderate with a subtropical coastal plain along the Indian Ocean

5. Most of India’s people rely on farming and agricultural work
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Most of India’s people rely on farming and agricultural work
Therefore most live along the great rivers and in the fertile river valleys
Some of the largest cities are located along the Ganges River or near the coast.
Fewer people live in the Deccan Plain in the higher center of the country

6. India’s climate is shaped by seasonal winds known as monsoons.
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
India’s climate is shaped by seasonal winds known as monsoons.
Blow hot, dry air across the continent from the northeast during the winter
Spring and summer, the winds come from the opposite direction and bring heavy rains from t he ocean

7. Monsoon winds can be a blessing when they bring needed rain
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Monsoon winds can be a blessing when they bring needed rain
Monsoon rains can cause destructive flooding.
Very unpredictable
People live their lives around these winds and rains
Moderate changes allow the people to farm and use the rivers for transportation and trade

8. Same variety of climates found in China
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Same variety of climates found in China
China has nearly every type of climate
High mountains in the south cut China off from India and the moisture that might come from the Indian Ocean
The Gobi and Taklimakan desert regions in central China are harsh and dry.
Mongolia (north of China) is semi-arid
Areas to the east and south are humid and even tropical.

9. These areas have fertile farmland and great river valleys
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Most of China’s one billion people live in areas of the country that have the milder climates.
These areas have fertile farmland and great river valleys

10. Japan- island nation on far eastern edge of East Asia
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Japan- island nation on far eastern edge of East Asia
Climate affected by ocean currents
Japan Current coming from south brings warm water to the southern and eastern coasts
Oyashio Current coming from the north cools the northern coast

11. People living in the north rely more on fishing
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
Warmer parts of country are able to have longer growing seasons for farmers
People living in the north rely more on fishing
Japan experiences monsoon rains and even tropical hurricanes called typhoons.

12. North Korea shares a border with China
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
North Korea shares a border with China
Short summers and long, cold winters (like the northeastern corner of China)
Land is mountainous
Less populated than South Korea

13. Larger population than North Korea Many live in largest city (Seoul)
a. Describe the impact climate and location have on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
South Korea- fewer mountains and milder climate due to warm winds from the ocean
Larger population than North Korea
Many live in largest city (Seoul)
Farming more widely practiced here than in mountainous north
Vietnam- further to the southeast- warmer and tropical-
climate & geography join to create rich farm-lands where 90% of the world’s rice is grown

14. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
India
Separated from the rest of Asia by 3 mountain ranges (Himalayan, Hindu Kush, and the Karakoram ranges)
Often called a subcontinent (division of a continent)
Broad plain between the Ganges and Indus Rivers (south of the large mountain ranges)
This land is very fertile- rivers add tons of silt to enrich the soil

15. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
South of the great plain is the Deccan Plateau
Farther south land gives way to a narrow tropical strip along he coast of the Indian Ocean.
Mountains have sometimes stopped invaders from the north (wanted fertile river valleys)
Some invaders were able to use natural passes through the mountains to the heart of India.
Able to establish new rulers and customs.

16. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Most Indians live in major river valleys
People are moving from rural areas to cities in large numbers searching for work and better opportunities.
Rivers provide transportation, trade routes, water for irrigation, and water to supply the people in the cities.
Rivers have become easiest means of disposing of human, animal, and industrial waste.
Large cities have problems with over-crowding and air and water pollution.

17. North of the Himalayan Mountains and across the Tibetan Plateau.
b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
China
North of the Himalayan Mountains and across the Tibetan Plateau.
Enormous in size = great variety of climates and terrain.
Two great deserts in northern China: Taklimakan and Gobi
Few people live in these regions.
Many who do are nomads and animal herders

18. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Other parts of northern and western China have climates that are more moderate- some farming is possible.
Northeast, along the Huang He River is most heavily populated area. Beijing located here
While agriculture is still common, the region is the industrial center.
Farming = most common occupation for Chinese in southeastern part of China

19. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Southeastern section has the Yangtze River which flows to Shanghai, China’s largest port.
This region = site of the Three Gorges Dam- a hydroelectric project designed to bring electricity to China’s rural areas.
China’s rapid industrialization has meant that many Chinese workers have left their rural homes to find work in the overcrowded cities.

20. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
North Korea
Less successful agriculturally due to the mountains
Fast flowing rivers provide hydroelectric power
NK earns money from the mining of coal and other minerals like copper and iron
Most people live along western half of the country where the mountains slope down to the sea and farming is more successful.

21. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
South Korea
Less mountainous- large portion has excellent farmland
Population greater than that of North Korea
25% of people live in or around the capital, Seoul
These people have advantages (markets, jobs, and education) that are harder to find in rural areas
Cold winters and warm summers- SK climate is milder than that of NK because of ocean winds

22. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Japan
80% covered with mountains
Small percentage suitable for farming
Japanese created farmland in mountains by creating terraces, putting in irrigation channels, and using different fertilizers and farming techniques.
They have to import food for its growing population
Many volcanoes in Japan

23. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Japan
Often the cause of earthquakes.
Japan has more earthquakes every year than any other place in the world.
Japanese have adjusted to this threat even though earthquakes can cause considerable damage..
Some areas have developed hot springs around the volcanic sites.
Others use the heat to warm water for people to use.

24. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Japan
They depend on fishing for much of their food (due to having so little farmland)
Import a lot of food from other countries
Japan also imports fuel
Have a highly developed industrial economy, but no gas or oil.
Depend on world market for petroleum products

25. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
Distribution of natural resources plays a major part in determining what sorts of work people do and how comfortably they are able to live.
Natural resource- something that is found in the environment that people need and can use. Ex: Fresh water, trees, rich soil, minerals, oil
Rich farmland= one of the most valuable natural resources
All southern and eastern Asian countries depend on agriculture to feed growing populations.

26. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
India and China have large areas of rich farmland.
However they have a difficult time producing enough food to take care of rapidly growing populations
India, China, North Korea and South Korea have good supplies of coal which is an important fuel and energy source.
However coal burning is a major cause of air pollution which is one of the greatest environmental hazards facing Southern and Eastern Asia.

27. b. Describe how the mountains, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
North and South Korea have a number of mineral deposits including lead and zinc.
South Vietnam mines phosphates for export and drills for oil.
Japan has little in the way of natural resources.
Japan must depend on industry and trade to supply its population with all they need.