Geography of Asia Midterm

Monsoon Asia accounts for about ________of the world population currently？ a. 27 b. 47 c. 57 d. 67

57

Which of the following is a reason of wildlife lost in Monsoon Asia? a. Habitat destruction b. Pollution c. Population growth d. All of Above

All of Above

Which of the following is associated with the Pacific Ring of Fire? a. Tsunamis b. Earthquakes c. Volcanoes d. All of Above

All of Above

Which of the following rivers originate in Tibetan Plateau? ? Huang He (Yellow River) ? Yangtze River ? Indus River :-) All of Above

All of Above

Which of the following is an issue caused by urbanization in Monsoon Asia? ? Environmental Pollution ? Traffic and Congestion ? Shantytowns ? All of above

All of above

Which of the following region is one of the four major population clusters in the world? a. East Asia b. Southeast Asia c. South Asia d.All of above

All of above

Which of the following statements about Monsoon Asia's climate is right? ? Tropical climates exist in the northwest of this region ? There are desert conditions in the northern interior ? Subarctic climate does not exist in Monsoon Asia ? The cold climate in Tibetan Plateau is caused by its high latitude

B. There are desert conditions in northern interior

Which of the following is the country with the lowest population density in South Asia? ? Pakistan ? Bhutan ? India ? Bangladesh ? Maldives

Bhutan

Which of the following countries has the highest number of fastest growing cities over the past 30 years in the world? ? India ? China ? Japan ? USA

China

Which of the following statements about the current level of development in Monsoon Asia is NOT right? ? East Asia generally has a higher development level than South and Southeast Asia ? China is a very high developed country based on its HDI ? Most countries in South Asia are medium developing classified by HDI developing classified by HDI ? Most countries in Southeast Asia are medium developing classified by HDI

China is a very high developed country based on its HDI

Which of the following statements about economic development in Monsoon Asia is NOT right? ? Most countries in Monsoon Asia are developing country ? Japan's GDP grew faster than other developed countries from the 1960s to the 1990s ? China's economy didn't grow from the 1950s to the 1970s because of communism ? China is still commonly considered as a developing country now

China's economy didn't grow from the 1950s to the 1970s because of communism

Which of the following statements about the population in Monsoon Asia is Not right? ? China and India are the top two populous countries currently in the world ? India's population is projected to exceed China's in 2050 ? The population in Japan is declining ? China's population density is higher than Japan

China's population density is higher than Japan

Which of the following is not an important development factors in Monsoon Asia? ? Abundance of labor ? Foreign Direct Investments ? Government Policies ? Climate ? Maldives

Climate

Which of the following plants was domesticated to be a food source in Southeast Asia? ? Peanuts ? Coconuts ? Soybean ? Potato

Coconuts

Tropical storm from the India Ocean in South Asia is called as____. ? Hurricane ? Typhoon :-) Cyclone ? Tsunami

Cyclone

Most countries in Monsoon Asia are classified as _________based on HDI (Human Development Index) ? Developed ? Developing ? Least developed ? Urbanized

Developing

Which of the following about the population rates in Monsoon Asia is right? ? East Asia countries generally have lower natural increase rate than Southeast Asia countries ? Southeast Asia countries generally have lower birth rate than East Asia countries ? South Asia countries generally have lower total fertility rate than East Asia countries ? SouthAsia countries generally have higher percentage of urban population than East Asia

East Asia countries generally have lower natural increase rate than Southeast Asia countries

Which of the following parts of Monsoon Asia has intensive rice farming? ? Mongolia ? Loess Plateau ? North China Plain ? Gangetic Plain in India

Gangetic Plain in India

Which of the following is the dominant climate in The North India Plain? ? Tropical rainforest ? Tropical monsoon :-) Humid subtropical ? Humid continental

Humid subtropical

Which of the following countries is projected to make the largest contribution to urban population growth from 2018 to 2050? ? India ? China ? Japan ? USA

India

Tropical rainforests are most prominent in: a. China b. Mongolia c. Japan d. Indonesia

Indonesia

Which of the following is the largest country in population in Southeast Asia? ? China ? Singapore ? Indonesia ? Thailand

Indonesia

Which of the following country in Monsoon Asia is a developed country classified by HDI? ? India ? China ? Japan ? Philippines

Japan

The Population Pyramid of Japan showing wide top and narrow base tells you__? a. Japan has very high crude birth rate b. Japan is a very urbanized country c. Japan is facing an aging population issue d. Japan's economic development is slowing down.

Japan is facing an aging population issue

China's largest and most arid desert is the: a. Red Basin b. Tarim c. Taklimakan d. Thar Dersert

Taklimakan

The Strait of Malacca is shared by: ? Thailand and Indonesia ? Indonesia and the Philippines ? Vietnam and China :-) Malaysia and Indonesia

Malaysia and Indonesia

Which of the following statements about Monsoon in Monsoon Asia is right? ? Monsoon is only a kind of heavy rain ? Monsoon is a seasonal shift in the prevailing wind direction ? Winter monsoon wind blows from sea to land ? Summer monsoon wind blows from land to sea

Monsoon is a seasonal shift in the prevailing wind direction

Nomadic herding is mainly located in _____part of Monsoon Asia? ? Southeastern ? Southwestern ? Northern interior ? Eastern coastal

Northern interior

Which of the following is a push factor of rural to urban migration in Monsoon Asia? ? Better education opportunities in cities ? High population density in cities ? Poverty in rural areas ? More job opportunities in cities

Poverty in rural areas

Which mountain is considered as the division of north and south China? ? Tian Shan ? Qin Ling ? Nan Ling ? Qilian Shan

Qin Ling

Which one is the dominant urbanization pattern in Monsoon Asia? ? Central cities to suburban migration ? Rural to urban migration ? Urban decline ? Suburban development

Rural to urban migration

Which of the following is the country with the highest population density in Southeast Asia? a. Japan b. Indonesia c. Singapore d. Thailand

Singapore

Which of the following Monsoon Asia countries is not one of the top 10 populous countries in the Word? ? Indonesia ? India ? South Korea ? Bangladesh

South Korea

Shift cultivation is mainly found in ___ part of Monsoon Asia? ? Southeastern ? Southwestern ? Northern interior ? Tibetan Plateau

Southeastern

Which of the following plants was domesticated to be a food source in East Asia? ? Peanuts ? Coconuts ? Soybean ? Potato

Soybean

In which stage of the demographic transition are the highest natural increase rates found? a. Stage 1 b. Stage 2 c. Stage 3 d. Stage 4

Stage 2

Which of the following is the major vegetation type in Mongolia? ? Tropical rainforest ? Tropical savanna ? Deciduous forest :-) Temperate grassland

Temperate grassland

When did the Chinese communists proclaim the birth of the People's Republic of China, and where did the defeated Nationalists flee to? ? The Chinese communists proclaimed the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1911, and the defeated Nationalists fled to Manchuria. ? The Chinese communists proclaimed the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1978, and the defeated Nationalists fled to Hong Kong. ? The Chinese communists proclaimed the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1949, and the defeated Nationalists fled to Taiwan. ? The Chinese communists proclaimed the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1971, and the defeated Nationalists fled to Tibet.

The Chinese communists proclaimed the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1949, and the defeated Nationalists fled to Taiwan.

Although China has the largest population in the world, which factor best explains the country's declining NIR? a. AIDS pandemic b. 2 decades of famine due to drought c. The population control policy over the past 30+ years d. High numbers of emigrants leaving China

The population control policy over the past 30+ years

Which of the following cities has the largest population in 2018? ? Delhi, India ? Shanghai, China ? Tokyo, Japan ? New York, USA

Tokyo, Japan

Which of the following is the most common biome in the Indian Subcontinent? a. Tropical Rainforest b. Temperate Deciduous Forest c. Tropical Deciduous Forest d. Temperate Grassland

Tropical Deciduous Forest

Asia is the world's largest continent stretching from the _____ to the _____. :-) Pacific Ocean; Mediterranean Sea X Pacific Ocean; Arabian Sea X Atlantic Ocean; Arabian Sea ? Indian Ocean; South China Sea

a. Pacific Ocean; Mediterranean Sea

Which country has the highest percentage of urban population in southeast Asia? :-) Singapore ? Thailand ? Vietnam ? Indonesia

a. Singapore

The only country in Southeast Asia that was not colonized is: :-) Thailand ? Vietnam ? Indonesia ? The Philippines

a. Thailand

The most important characteristic of South, East, and Southeast Asia is its: ? Ancient history :-) Diversity ? Huge population ? Environmental transformation

b. Diversity

Which of the following statements about Islam is NOT right? a. Some Chinese ethnic groups believe Islam b. Islam originated from Monsoon Asia c. Islam is the dominant religion in Pakistan d. Trade was an important way of spatial diffusion of Islam in history

b. Islam originated from Monsoon Asia

Which one is usually considered a country in East Asia? a. Nepal b. Japan. c. Cambodia d. Bangladesh

b. Japan

Which one is usually considered as a country in South Asia? Which one is usually considered as a country in South Asia? a. Malaysia b. Maldives c. Laos d. Philippines

b. Maldives

Which climate type is commonly found in Island Southeast Asia? a. Tropical Savanna b. Tropical Rainforest c. Humid subtropical d. Humid continental

b. Tropical Rainforest

How were the Himalayas and other neighboring mountain chains formed? a. by rifting and separating of the Eurasian Plate and Indo-Australian Plate b. by the northward collision of peninsular India with the Asian landmass c. by the upwelling of magma from a hot spot under the Indian Plate d. by weathering and erosion of coastal lands into the Indian Ocean

by the northward collision of peninsular India with the Asian landmass

The spread of international capitalism, business, investment and ideas around the world is called: a. Digitization b. Nationalization c. Globalization d. Multinationalism

c. Globalization

Which one is the most common agricultural activity in southeast China? ? Wheat farming ? Nomadic herding :-) Rice farming ? Shifting cultivation

c. Rice farming

The Congress of Vienna in 1815 divided Europe and Asia at the: ? Western end of the Mediterranean Sea ? Arabian Peninsula :-) Ural Mountains in Russia ? Volga River in Russia

c. Ural Mountains

The total number of live births per year per 1,000 people in a society is known as the___. ? crude birth rate. ? live birth rate. ? natural increase rate. ? total fertility rate

crude birth rate

Which of the following statements about landforms in Monsoon Asia is right? ? The Indus River is largely located in today's India ? The major origin of the Ganges River is located in India's Deccan Plateau ? The Loess Plateau is within Southern China ? The Mekong River is a large river in Southeast Asia

d.

Which of the following statements about Buddhism is Not right? a. Buddhism is the major religion in Cambodia b. Buddhism originated from South Asia c. Buddhism is the most widespread religion in Monsoon Asia d. Buddhism is the major religion in Indonesia

d. Buddhism is the major religion in Indonesia

Which of the following statements about Hinduism is Not right? ? Hinduism is the major religion in India ? Hinduism originated from the Indus River area in today's Pakistan ? Hinduism is the oldest major religion in the world :-) Hinduism originated from the Ganges River area in today's India

d. Hinduism originated from the Ganges River area in today's India

Which country was a former Dutch colony in the early 20th century? ? Indo-China ? Thailand ? The Philippines :-) Indonesia

d. Indonesia

Which of the following countries are located in Southeast Asia? a. China and Indonesia b. Mongolia and South Korea c. Vietnam and India d. Philippines and Thailand

d. Philippines and Thailand

Agricultural density is defined as the number of______. ? farm animals per area suitable for agriculture. ? farmers per area of arable land. ? farms per total area of land in a country. ? people per area of arable land.

farmers per arable land

Physiological density is measured as the number of____. ? acres of farmland per the total area of a country. ? farmers per area of farmland. ? people per area of flat land. ? people per area of arable lands.

people per area of arable lands.

Per Capita GNI is a poor indicator of which of the following? X the approximate level of material well-being in a country ? the number of countries below the poverty level ? the distribution of wealth within a country ? the spatial distribution of global wealth

the distribution of wealth within a country

The average number of children women bear throughout her childbearing years is known as___? ? total birth rate. ? crude birth rate. ? total fertility rate. ? natural increase rate.

total fertility rate