Chapter 31 Lessons 1 and 2

a dangerous large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or sudden displacement of the ocean floor

• avalanche

• hurricane

• cyclone

• tsunami

a spiral-shaped tropical storm with winds of at least 74 miles per hour and with heavy rain; occurs in the western South Pacific or Indian Oceans

• tsunami

• typhoon

• cyclone

• avalanche

the diverse life forms in a habitat or ecosystem

• biome

• biodiversity

• shatter belt

• buffer zone

a cyclone that occurs in the western North Pacific Ocean (west of the International Date Line)

• typhoon

• tornado

• avalanche

• mud slide

area of Southeast Asia where active volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by tectonic plate movement.

• Mariana Trench

• Amazon Basin

• Ring of Fire

• Great Rift Valley

All of the following are economic activities of SE Asia except:

• tourism

• automobile production

• fishing

• farming

Which statement describes the climate of Southeast Asia accurately?

• Southeast Asia has numerous rivers resulting in water for crops.

• Southeast Asia has a humid subtropical climate and desert along the interior.

• Southeast Asia has four true seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring.

• Southeast Asia has two seasons- dry and rainy monsoon seasons.

Which of the following describes past governments of Southeast Asia? (check all that apply)

• kingdoms

• principalities

• sultanates

• republic

The United States acquired (ceded) the Philippines from which nation?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Mexico

Which event led to the Philippines gaining independence from colonial rule?

• Spanish-American War

• Mexican-American War

• World War II

• Vietnam War