Physical/Human Geography of Asia- Review

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The ____________ Plain stretches across Northern India and is home to one-tenth of the world's population

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Ganges

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Which ocean does NOT border Asia's coasts? Options: the Arctic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean

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the Atlantic Ocean

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The Yangtze River is the world's third-largest river and is used extensively as a trade avenue

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True

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Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia is threatened by massive and destructive waves called _____________

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tsunamis

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This ecosystem is common in northern China. This is a dry climate which is home to short shrubs, sheep, goats, and Mongolian Gerbils.

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Desert

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This ecosystem is common in eastern and northern Siberian. Flora includes mosses, summer flowers, and small shrubs. Animals include wolves, reindeer, foxes and rabbits. What is this ecosystem?

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trundra

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The Himalayas are the tallest mountain range in the world.

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True

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Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Indian subcontinent? Thailand, Nepal, Pakistan, India

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Thailand

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Why do people live near rivers?

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They supply millions of people with water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.

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Which river is located in China? Options: The Chang Jiang (Yangtze River), The Ganges River, The Indus River, The Euphrates River

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The Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)