Asian Geography / Themes of Geography

The word Asia comes from the word 'asu' which means __ .

• rising

• setting

• oriental land

• sunrise

Which of the following is NOT among the factors in the regional division of Asia?

• location

• history

• culture

• economic status

This body of water serves as the boundary between Asia and Africa.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

The countries of China, Japan and Mongolia are part of which Asian region?

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Southeast Asia

• Southwest Asia

Which of these countries does not belong in the group?

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Pakistan

• Malaysia

Which region in Asia is composed of the former republics of USSR?

• South Asia

• Southeast Asia

• North & Central Asia

• Southwest Asia

This region is also known as the Middle East.

• Southwest Asia

• South Asia

• Southeast Asia

• East Asia

Which of the following is NOT within the scope of Physical Geography?

• natural resources

• climate patterns

• landforms and water forms

• material and non-material culture

This theme of Geography is concerned with how and why people, products and ideas get around.

• Place

• Location

• Movement

• Region

It refers to an area, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire and Latin America, that possess certain physical and human characteristics in common.

• Place

• Location

• Region

• Movement