East Asia: Physical Geography

List the two rivers in East Asia that we were to know:

1. Chang 2. Huang

List the six countries in East Asia that we were to know:

1. China 2. Mongolia 3. North Korea 4. South Korea 5. Japan 6.. Taiwan

List the two deserts in East Asia that we were to know:

1. Gobi 2. Taklimakan

List the three mountains in East Asia that we were to know:

1. Himalayas 2. Plateau of Tibet 3. Mount Everest

How much of the land in Japan can be cultivated or farmed?

12% of land can be cultivated or farmed.

How much of the land in North Korea can be cultivated?

14% of land can be cultivated. (fish farming)

How much of the land in China can be cultivated or farmed?

14% of the land in China can be cultivate or farmed.

In South Korea, how much of the land can be cultivated? What is that percentage equal to?

19% of the land can be cultivated which is about equal to the percentage of land farmed in the U.S.

How could a country develop its economy without a large supply of mineral resources?

A country could develop its economy without a large supply of mineral resources by importing the minerals needed to manufacture goods to export.

What is the climate in a large part of eastern China?

A large part of eastern China has a humid subtropical climate.

Why are summers a bit cooler and winters a bit warmer in Japan and the Koreas than in other places of the same latitude?

Because South Korea and Japan are almost completely surrounded by water summers are a bit cooler and winter are a bit wamer than in other places at the same latitude.

Which country has a larger supply of mineral resources, China or Japan?

China has a large supply of mineral resources unlike Japan.

What is the northernmost desert on Earth?

China's Gobi is the northernmost desert on Earth.

What does climate determine in East Asia?

Climate determines natural vegetation, agriculture, what people grow, how often they can plant and how easily they can harvest.

What minerals, used for manufacturing, are plentiful in North Korea?

Coal and iron, which are used in manufacturing, are plentiful in North Korea.

What minerals are found in China?

Coal, copper, tin, iron, and oil deposits are found in China. Also there is water for aquaculture or fish farming and hydroelectricity.

Name three natural resources in East Asia that can be used to produce electricity?

East Asia has natural resources that can be used to produce energy, such as coal, oil, and hydroelectric power.

Why might East Asian farmers be interested in learning about faster growing crops?

East Asian farmers might be interested in learning about faster growing crops to plant more crops in a season to make a larger profit while still feeding their families.

What causes rainfall during summer monsoons in Japan?

In summer, Pacific Ocean winds blow northwest toward the Asian continent that bring rainfall starting in June with drizzle.

What is Japan?

Japan is an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean.

How many islands does Japan have?

Japan is made up of 4 major islands and over 3,000 smaller islands.

Where do most of the people of East Asia live?

Most of the people of East Asia live in the plains and coastal areas where it is easier to live and grow food.

What makes up two thirds of China's land?

Mountains and deserts make up two thirds of China's land.

Why must much of the plant life in East Asia be hardy?

Much of the plant life in East Asia must be hardy enough to stand seasonal differences in temperature and rainfall.

What is South Korea considered?

South Korea is considered to be a developed country even though it has few mineral resources.

What are two of China's most important rivers?

The Chang and the Huang are China's most important rivers.

What are the major landforms in East Asia?

The Himalayas, the Plateau of Tibet, Mount Fuju, the Gobi Desert, the Chang and Huang rivers, the North China Plain, the Japanese archipelago, and the Yellow Sea , and the Sea of Japan are major landforms in East Asia.

Why is the Huang River sometimes called "China's Sorrow"?

The Huang River is sometimes called "China's Sorrow" because it floods during the monsoons.

Where are the Koreas?

The Koreas are located on one peninsula but have been divided into two countries- North Korea and South Korea- since 1945.

How are the landforms in eastern China different from the landforms in Western China?

The North China Plain is located in eastern China. which is more suitable for living. In contrast, plateaus, deserts, and mountains are found in West China, which aren't as suited for living.

Name one type of landform in China where there is a high population density.

The North China Plain is one type of landform in China where there is a high population density. This landform is located in East China and has fertile soil.

In what part of China is the Plateau of Tibet located?

The Plateau of Tibet is located in south-west China.

What are the five major climate regions of East Asia?

The five major climate regions of East Asia are semiarid, arid, humid subtropical. humid continental, and highland.

What were the islands of Japan shaped by?

The islands were shaped by earthquakes and volcanoes.

What is the main crop in southern China? In northern China?

The main crop in southern China is rice. The main crop in northern China is wheat and other grans.

What is the ocean in Japan used for?

The ocean in Japan is used for aquaculture or fish farming.

What is the ocean in South Korea used for?

The ocean in South Korea is used for aquaculture or fish farming.

What is the ocean in Taiwan used for?

The ocean in Taiwan is used for aquaculture or fish farming.

What minerals are found in South Korea in large supplies?

The only minerals that are in large supply in South Korea are tungsten and graphite.

What two farming techniques do East Asian farmers use to make up for a shortage of farmland?

Two farming techniques East Asian farmers use to make up for a shortage of farmland are terrace farming and double cropping.

Why are typhoons so destructive?

Typhoons are so destructive because of their strong winds and heavy rain.

developing country

a country that has low industrial production and little modern technology

developed country

a country with many industries and a well- developed economy

archipelago

a group of islands

terrace

a level area in a hillside

plateau

a raised area of level land bordered on one or more sides by a steep slope or cliff

typhoon

a tropical storm that develops over the Pacific Ocean with winds that reach speeds greater than 74 miles per hour

monsoon

a wind that changes direction with the change of season

fertile

able to support plant growth

Maples and birches are examples of ___________ trees.

deciduous

deciduous

falling off or shedding as in leaves seasonally or at a certain stage of development

The Japanese call the summer ________ the "plum rain" because it begins when the plums start to ripen on the trees.

monsoons

population density

the average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer

double-cropping

to grow two or more crops on the same land

In 1281, a ________ destroyed the Chinese fleet and saved the Japanese from attack.

typhoon