Unit 7 Asia Study Guide

Front

Russia is home to the coldest inhabited place on Earth known as _______.

Back

Siberia

Front

What is the largest archipelago in Asia?

Back

Malay Archipelago

Front

_______ is the largest desert found in Asia.

Back

Arabian Desert

Front

Name the mountain range that is home to the tallest mountain in the world

Back

The Himalayan Mountains

Front

The highest mountain in Asia and the world is _____.

Back

Mount Everest

Front

What island country in Asia is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis?

Back

Indonesia

Front

The main cause of monsoons in South and Southeast Asia is:

Back

Land heating up faster than surrounding ocean waters

Front

Name the river that is considered sacred in Hinduism and play an important role in Indian culture

Back

The Ganges River

Front

The Korean Peninsula is located between which two seas?

Back

The Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea

Front

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is located near the ____ parallel.

Back

The 38th parallel