M08: Ch 7 - Check your Understanding
Asia has been called an "economic miracle" because of the region's economic strength despite adversity. Which of the following supports this claim?
Asia is home to many major economies with China boasting the second largest in the world, Japan as the third, and India ranking fifth.
Which statement is FALSE about the economic geography of the Asian region?
Bangladesh has a relatively slow population growth rate, which is characteristic of a highly industrialized country.
China has seen substantial economic growth over the last forty years; however, this growth has not been evenly shared throughout the population of the country. Which statement best describes the economic inequalities in China?
China has two extremely wealthy areas, Macau and Hong Kong, both of which were held by other countries until the 20th century.
Colonial India was once referred to as the "jewel in the crown" of the British colonial empire. The country gained its independence in 1947, and as a result, which of the following statements is true regarding the country of India?
Colonial India was portioned based on religious boundaries.
Religion was one of the cultural differences that led to the division of British India into India and Pakistan. _____ is the dominant religion in India, while most people in Pakistan practice _____.
Hinduism; Islam
A significant portion of China's population is rural and poor. What is the country's plan to achieve greater prosperity for this demographic?
Increase urbanization
Which statement accurately compares and contrasts the dramatic differences between North and South Korea?
North Korea contains most of the country's natural resources, such as coal and iron ore, while South Korea has very limited natural resource availability.
North Korea has had a tumultuous relationship with many countries of the western world. Which of the following is true regarding the geopolitics of this country?
North Korea used its threat of nuclear weapons to obtain assistance, such as food aid from western countries.
Which of the following is the crop of choice across the Asia region in areas with sufficient water available?
Rice
Which Asian country best fits this description? With a focus on education, this country has a one of the highest ratios of terminal degrees in higher education, such as a Ph.D., per capita, an economy centered on the state capitalism approach, and is a top producer of automobile, ships, and steel.
South Korea
The summer monsoons of South Asia are characterized by:
Southerly winds.
Most land in South and East Asia is used for:
Subsistence agriculture.
Which Asian country is accurately characterized by the description below?
The island country of the Maldives is part of the South Asian subregion and is threatened by natural hazards such as rising sea levels.
Which of the following is NOT associated with China's Belt and Roads Initiative (BRI)?
a. China's Belts and Roads Initiative (BRI) has expanded China's territory, and some neighbors fear China's growing military assertiveness. **b. China funds Belts and Roads Initiative (BRI) projects in developing countries, at no cost to these countries, with the only stipulation being that China be allowed unrestricted use of the project.** c. The Karakoram Highway, constructed in 1966, is the backbone of the Pakistan/Chinese road portion of China's Belts and Roads Initiative (BRI). d. China's "String of Pearls" refers to one of the belts in the country's strategic trade and military plan.
Which statement is NOT accurate regarding India's mineral resources?
a. India has the fourth largest coal reserves in the world. b. India ranks twenty-fourth in the world's oil reserves. **c. India has the second largest natural gas reserves in the world.** d. India has the fifth largest bauxite reserves in the world.
