Natural Environment

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What countries are made up of islands in East Asia?

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Japan and Taiwan

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The Gobi Desert is located in northern China near which other country?

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Mongolia

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A tsunamis is best defined by:

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A giant underwater wave

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What is the primary cause of so many earthquakes in Japan?

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Tectonic plates

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Which of these storms gather force as it moves west across the Pacific ocean? Tornado, Typhoon, Hurricane, Whirlwind

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Typhoon

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What mountain range is the world’s highest and is located along China’s border with Nepal and Bhutan?

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Himalayas

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Asia’s longest river is the...

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Chang Jiang (Yangtze)

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Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard in Southeast and East Asia? Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Typhoons, Blizzards

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Typhoons

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Describe the ring of fire?

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An area with high amount of earthquakes.

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River that flows between Laos and Thailand

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Mekong