World Studies-Asia and the Pacific Ch. 1

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What are China's two most important rivers?

the Chang and the Huang

What is the northernmost desert on Earth?

the Gobi Desert

China's two most important rivers begin where?

In Tibet

In what country is Mt.Fuji located?

Japan

What are the five major climate regions in East Asia?

Semiarid, arid, humid subtropical, humid continental, and highland

What is the height of Mt. Fuji?

12,388 ft

Mount Fuji is actually a volcano that has not erupted since ____.

1707

Since what year has Korea been divided into two separate countries?

1953

How tall is the Three Gorges Dam?

607 ft

Typhoon winds blow at speeds of ____miles an hour or more.

74

Japan imports about how many percent of its iron ore, tin, and copper?

95%

What East Asian countries have mountains, wide plains, and plateaus?

China and Mongolia

The Himalayas extend along the borders of which two countries?

China and Nepal

Name two natural forces that shape the island that make Japan.

Earthquakes and volcanoes.

The ______ are the highest mountains in the world.

Himalayas

What are Japan's four main islands?

Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku,and Kyushu

The Himalayas include Mt._______, the highest peak in the world.

Mt.Everest

The _______ of________ is a highland area that lies north of the Himalaya mountains.

Plateau of Tibet

What two techniques do East Asian farmers use?

Terrace farming and double cropping

The rainfall that begins in June is called what?

The "plum rain"


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