1. All about China By: Ethan Boerner

2. Land and Water  The Huang He and the Chang Jiang rivers are China’s main rivers and act as a perfect place for farming because of there rich soil  China is made up mostly of mountains, highlands, and plateaus  The Huang He and the Chang Jiang rivers are China’s main rivers and act as a perfect place for farming because of there rich soil  China is made up mostly of mountains, highlands, and plateaus Huang He Chang Jiang

3.  In China the Himalayan Mountains are found. One of the mountains called Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world and is a total of 29,029 feet.  Mountains and deserts make up 2/3 of China  In China the Himalayan Mountains are found. One of the mountains called Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world and is a total of 29,029 feet.  Mountains and deserts make up 2/3 of China Chinas Deserts Himalayan Mountains Land and Water

4. Climate and Vegetation  Temperatures range from hot, warm, cool, and cold all year round  China is humid in the summer and dry in the winter but is nice in spring and fall  Temperatures range from hot, warm, cool, and cold all year round  China is humid in the summer and dry in the winter but is nice in spring and fall to hot Cold

5. Climate and Vegetation  China has almost every type of forest there is including Tropical, Deciduous, Mixed, Coniferous, Temperate, and Desert forests Bamboo Forest

6.  Rice needs warm weather to grow so it is grown in south China, wheat and other grains grow much better in the Northern area of the country Rice Field Climate and Vegetation

7. Natural Resources  Scientist say that 74 billion barrels of oil are under the Takla Makan desert  Aquaculture is very common in east asia and people raise lots of fish in huge cages to be sold or eaten  Many raw materials for manufacturing goods can be found in China  Scientist say that 74 billion barrels of oil are under the Takla Makan desert  Aquaculture is very common in east asia and people raise lots of fish in huge cages to be sold or eaten  Many raw materials for manufacturing goods can be found in China Aquaculture Coal

8.  Hydroelectricity or water power is also used because China has so many rivers  China has been mining for 2,000 years  Hydroelectricity or water power is also used because China has so many rivers  China has been mining for 2,000 years Hydroelectricity Mining Pick Natural Resources

9. Historic Traditions  In ancient China around 500b.c. Confucius taught the people of China.  In the Qin dynasty the Great Wall was built to keep out Mongolian invaders  In ancient China around 500b.c. Confucius taught the people of China.  In the Qin dynasty the Great Wall was built to keep out Mongolian invaders Great Wall Confucius

10.  In a bad time some Chinese moved to the Korean peninsula  Marco Polo came to China in the 1200’s when he returned to his home in Italy he told everyone about China  In a bad time some Chinese moved to the Korean peninsula  Marco Polo came to China in the 1200’s when he returned to his home in Italy he told everyone about China Marco Polo Historic Traditions China to Northern Korea

11. People and Cultures  The communist party came into power in 1949 and suddenly changed everything  Many farmers were angry about losing there farms during the time of communes  The communist party came into power in 1949 and suddenly changed everything  Many farmers were angry about losing there farms during the time of communes Chinese Farm

12. People and Culture  Mao Zedong or one of China’s first presidents created the Red Guard who beat people up and even threatened Mao’s government  Mao also created the Great Leap forward but it was also a disaster  Mao Zedong or one of China’s first presidents created the Red Guard who beat people up and even threatened Mao’s government  Mao also created the Great Leap forward but it was also a disaster Red Guard

13. Transformation  After the nationalists were defeated in 1949 the fled to Taiwan  When Mao Zedong died in 1976 more moderate leaders took charge  After the nationalists were defeated in 1949 the fled to Taiwan  When Mao Zedong died in 1976 more moderate leaders took charge Nationalists to Taiwan

14. Transformation  China became a strong economy and began to open free enterprise-private ownership  China will hold the 2008 Olympics which is a great economical challenge  China became a strong economy and began to open free enterprise-private ownership  China will hold the 2008 Olympics which is a great economical challenge

15. My Personal China Experience Land and Water Part of the lake at the Summer Palace Me at the Great Wall

16. My Personal China Experience Climate and Vegetation Ancient Tree Trees at the Temple of Heaven

17. My Personal China Experience Historic Traditions Terracotta Warriors Traditional Paintings

18. My Personal China Experience People and Culture Group Exercises National Pride

19. My Personal China Experience Transformation Advanced Technology Learning English

20. Conclusion That concludes my slide show on China, thank you all for watching it. Also special thanks to my parents for there awesome support and every one else for any other input blah blah blah. Last of all because I did not cite the last pictures they are from my own digital camera. BYE hope to see you next time.

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