Unit 9: East Asia - ReTeach TEKS 9A

Multiple Choice

What is the geographical feature known as the "Roof of the World"?

• The Himalayas

• The Plateau of Tibet

• The Andes

• The Rocky Mountains

Multiple Choice

What is a significant characteristic of Japan's geography?

• It is mostly desert

• It is an archipelago

• It is a large plateau

• It is a vast plain

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Plateau of Tibet in terms of rivers?

• It is a desert

• It is the source of several major rivers

• It is a large forest

• It is a coastal region

Multiple Choice

What is a major challenge for Japan due to its geography?

• Lack of mountains

• Few natural harbors

• Limited resources

• Excessive rainfall

Multiple Choice

How was the island nation of Japan primarily formed?

• By volcanic activity at a divergent plate boundary

• Through sediment accumulation from nearby rivers

• By the collision and subduction of tectonic plates

• From glacial erosion during the last Ice Age

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way tectonic plate movement can create new landforms?

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Movement of ocean currents

• Erosion by wind and rain

• Uplift of land during plate collision

Multiple Choice

Why is the Huang He also known as "China's Sorrow"?

• Its length

• Its devastating flooding

• Its color

• Its wildlife

Multiple Choice

What nickname is given to the Mekong River due to its importance?

• River of Gold

• Mother of Waters

• Lifeline of the East

• The Great River

Multiple Choice

What is a typhoon?

• A giant, rotating storm that brings wind and rain

• A huge wave of water caused by seismic activity

• A small, localized storm with no rain

• A type of earthquake

Multiple Choice

What was flooded along with the land due to the Three Gorges Dam?

• Modern buildings

• Thousands of years of antiquities and artifacts

• New highways

• Industrial factories

Multiple Choice

What type of environment is Mongolia known for?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Steppe & Desert

• Tundra

• Coastal