Geography of Sea Asia

Physical Geography of Southeast Asia

*and a little bit about East Asia too

7.2.1 PR Places and Regions in Asia

7.2.2 ER Environment and Resources in Asia

Southeast Asia is located...

• south of China and east of India

• between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

• mostly in the tropical zone (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn)

Physical Features of Southeast Asia

• The mainland countries of SE Asia are on the Indochina Peninsula.

• An archipelago is an island chain. Indonesia and the Philippines are archipelagos in Southeast Asia.

• Major islands in the archipelagos include Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Timor in Indonesia, and Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines.

Major Bodies of Water in SE Asia

• The Mekong is a major river.

• The Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean lie to the west of SE Asia.

• The South China Sea lies between Indochina and the Philippines.

• The Pacific Ocean lies to the east.

• The Strait of Malacca is the main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Multiple Select

What two large countries border Southeast Asia to the north and to the west? Choose all that apply.

• Saudi Arabia

• China

• Kazakhstan

• India

• Japan

Multiple Select

What two oceans border Southeast Asia to the west and to the east? Choose all that apply.

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

What does it mean that most of Southeast Asia is located in the tropical zone?

• It is located near the North Pole

• It is located between the tropics and the polar regions

• It is located near the Equator

• It is located near the South Pole

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. What is the name of the peninsula located at number 3?

• Indochina

• Korea

• Arabia

• Anatolia

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. Which number correctly identifies the island of Borneo?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Strait of Malacca?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

This is a map of Southeast Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Mekong River?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

SE Asian nations on Indochina peninsula:

• Myanmar

• Thailand

• Laos

• Cambodia

• Vietnam

• *Malaysia (on the peninsula)

SE Asian nations on island archipelagos:

• *Malaysia (on island of Borneo)

• Singapore

• Brunei

• Indonesia

• East Timor

• Philippines

Major cities in SE Asia

• A megacity is a city with a population of over 10 million. There are three in Southeast Asia.

• Jakarta, Indonesia (34 million)

• Manila, Philippines (23 million)

• Bangkok,Thailand (14 million)

• Singapore (not a megacity - independent city-state)

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Myanmar or Burma?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Laos?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Vietnam?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Thailand?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of the country of Cambodia?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of city-state of Singapore?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 7

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of Brunei?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of Malaysia?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of Indonesia?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the location of country of the Philippines?

• 10

• 11

• 8

• 9

Biomes of SE Asia (Climate/Vegetation)

• Because most of SE Asia is located in the tropics, it is mostly tropical rainforest that is hot and humid or wet most of the year.

• Most rainfall comes from the monsoon season in the summer months from April to September.

• The monsoons allow rice and tea to be grown in this region.

Biomes of East Asia (Climate/Vegetation)

• East Asia is located north of the Tropic of Cancer in the northern temperate zone. This means the temperatures are fairly mild, with warm summers and cool winters, except in highlands and deserts.

• The western part of China is mountains and deserts. The eastern part, plus Korea and Japan are temperate forests.

Multiple Choice

Which answer best explains why the climate of Southeast Asia is more hot and humid than the climate of East Asia?

• SE Asia is in the temperate zone, while East Asia is in the tropical zone.

• SE Asia is in the tropical zone, while East Asia is in the temperate zone.

• SE Asia has a large coastline, while most of East Asia is landlocked.

• East Asia gets much less rain because of the rain shadow effect.

Multiple Choice

How does monsoon season impact Southeast Asia?

• It causes the summer to be warm and dry.

• It makes the climate hot and arid.

• It provides a lot of rain for agriculture.

• It causes very little vegetation to grow.

Agriculture in East and Southeast Asia

• Rice farming began in China in ancient times and spread to Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. Tea is also a major crop.

• In flat lands, rice is grown in flooded fields called paddies.

• In hilly areas, like much of SE Asia, terraces, like steps, are cut into the hillside to grow rice.

Natural Resources of East and SE Asia

• Japan is poor in natural resources and exports technology to get the resources it needs (oil, etc.)

• China is very rich in natural resources, including many minerals such as coal.

• SE Asia is rich in rubber and minerals like tin, lead, etc.

• The Strait of Malacca is a very important shipping channel.

Multiple Select

What are the major food crops of Southeast Asia? Check all that apply.

• millet

• tea

• rice

• dates

Multiple Choice

What form of agriculture practiced in parts of Southeast Asia is being shown in this picture?

• rice paddy

• tea plantation

• desert oasis

• rice terrace

Multiple Choice

How does Japan get the natural resources it needs for industry?

• They have an abundance of natural resources like oil.

• They export oil to pay for imports of other natural resources like coal.

• They export technology to pay for imports of natural resources.

• They are poor because they have very few natural resources.

Multiple Choice

Each of these is statements is a true fact about the rubber tree. Which best explains why rubber is a major export from Southeast Asia?

• The rubber tree can grow 100-130 feet tall.

• The rubber tree can live up to 100 years.

• The milky white sap, called latex, is used to make rubber.

• The rubber tree grows best in a tropical environment.

Multiple Choice

Why does Singapore's location give it an advantage in world trade?

• It is located in the tropical zone.

• It is located on the Strait of Malacca.

• It is a city-state located on an island.

• It is located north of the equator.