Asia's Populations Distribution

Multiple Choice

Why does China have a variety of climates?

• Because it is located near the equator

• Because of its great size

• Because it is surrounded by oceans

• Because it has no mountains

Multiple Choice

What effect do the high mountain ranges to the south of China have on the climate?

• They bring moisture from the Indian Ocean

• They create a tropical climate

• They cut off moisture from the Indian Ocean

• They make the region cold and wet

Multiple Choice

How does the Japan Current affect the climate of Japan?

• It brings cold water to the southern coasts.

• It brings warm water to the southern and eastern coasts.

• It cools the northern coast.

• It causes monsoons.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the Oyashio Current on Japan's climate?

• It warms the northern coast.

• It cools the northern coast.

• It brings warm water to the southern coasts.

• It causes typhoons.

Multiple Choice

What natural phenomenon is often caused by the many volcanoes in Japan?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

Multiple Choice

Why are fast-flowing rivers important for North Korea's energy production?

• They provide water for agriculture

• They are used for transportation

• They are used to develop hydroelectric power plants

• They are a tourist attraction

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main agricultural activities in Thailand?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Growing rice and other crops

• Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

What is a significant environmental issue affecting rainforests in Southeast Asia?

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

Multiple Choice

Which countries are mentioned as having some of the world's oldest rainforests?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

• Canada, USA, and Mexico

• Egypt, Libya, and Sudan