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Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the geography of Southern and Eastern Asia?

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Asia is the world's ___ continent by land area.

Open Ended

Describe the variety of physical features found in Southern and Eastern Asia.

Multiple Choice

Which two countries in Southern and Eastern Asia have over half of the region's population?

• China and India

• Japan and South Korea

• Vietnam and Thailand

• Indonesia and Malaysia

Multiple Choice

According to the presentation, what is the total land area of Asia?

• More than 17 million square miles

• More than 10 million square miles

• More than 5 million square miles

• More than 20 million square miles

Open Ended

Based on the map, name two major bodies of water that border Southern and Eastern Asia.

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries are located in both Southern and Eastern Asia?

• China

• India

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Ganges River are correct?

• It is the most important river to the Indian subcontinent.

• It flows through India and Bangladesh.

• Its name comes from a Hindu goddess.

• It is the longest river in the world.

Open Ended

Why is the Ganges River considered sacred in Hinduism?

Multiple Choice

Where does the Ganges River start and where does it flow to?

• It starts in the Himalayas and flows to the Indian Ocean.

• It starts in the Bay of Bengal and flows to the Himalayas.

• It starts in the Arabian Sea and flows to the Bay of Bengal.

• It starts in the Indian Ocean and flows to the Himalayas.

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which countries does the Ganges River flow through?

• India and Bangladesh

• India and Nepal

• India and China

• India and Pakistan

Fill in the Blank

The Ganges River runs through India's most fertile ___ and densely populated areas.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Huang He (Yellow River) in Chinese history?

• Chinese civilization began in its river basin.

• It is the longest river in China.

• It flows into the Indian Ocean.

• It is sacred to the Hindu religion.

Fill in the Blank

The Huang He River is also known as the ___ River.

Multiple Choice

Which river is known as "China's Sorrow" due to its frequent flooding?

• Huang He (Yellow River)

• Yangtze River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

Open Ended

Explain how the silt carried by the Huang He River affects both agriculture and the risk of flooding in the region.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River are correct?

• It begins in the Tibetan Plateau.

• It is the third-longest river in the world.

• It empties into the Pacific Ocean.

• It is also called the Yellow River.

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps, which direction does the Yangtze River primarily flow across China?

• West to East

• North to South

• South to North

• East to West

Multiple Choice

Which river system is connected by one of the world's oldest canal systems, the Grand Canal?

• Amazon and Nile Rivers

• Chang Jiang and Huang He Rivers

• Ganges and Indus Rivers

• Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River is important for China?

• It provides hydroelectric power.

• It is a source of gold mining.

• It provides water for irrigation.

• It is used for transportation of cargo ships.

Fill in the Blank

The Bay of Bengal is an extension of the ___ Ocean.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Bay of Bengal are correct?

• It is an extension of the Indian Ocean.

• It touches India on its west and Myanmar on its east.

• The Ganges River flows into it.

• It is located in South America.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature you would need to locate on a map of Southern and Eastern Asia according to the standards?

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Himalayan Mountains

• Gobi Desert

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the geography of Southern and Eastern Asia, what is one feature or country you found most interesting, and why?