East Asia Review

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Beijing is one of China's largest industrial and population centers. Because of this, _________ is a major problem.

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pollution

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North Korea has a communist government with a strong dictator. As a result, it is one of the few economies where the government -

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controls all major aspects of the economy

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Because of its location along the "Ring of Fire," Japan is particularly susceptible to which of the following hazards? Earthquakes and volcanoes, flooding and droughts, monsoons and flooding

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Earthquakes and volcanoes

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The presence of the Olympic Games in China is an example of-

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cultural convergence

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What country in East Asia is primarily known for its major fishing industry?

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Japan

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Which of the following is NOT a country in East Asia? Philippines, Southern Korea, Taiwan

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Philippines

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What country in East Asia is home to a traditional economy?

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Mongolia

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What political system does a command economy most resemble? Options: communism, democracy, socialism

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communism

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Which conclusion most accurately compares the populations of China and the world?

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The world population is growing at a faster rate than China.

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In 1979, what policy was implemented in China to help decrease population growth?

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one child