Southern and Eastern Asia Geography Exit Ticket 1

Where do most of the people in India live?

• southern coast

• center of the country

• northwest near Pakistan

• along the great rivers and fertile valleys

Where do most Chinese live? Choose TWO.

• in great river valleys

• in the central hilly plateau region

• area of the country with milder climates

• around the Gobi and Taklimakan deserts

Why do so many people of India live in the Ganges River Valley?

• The river provides fertile soil for farming

• The Ganges River is the only source of fresh water in India.

• There are few other places in India where people can find work.

• They live along the Ganges River to keep away from polluted industrial areas.

Where people want to live in the countries of Southern and Eastern Asia are influenced by the following

• Harsh Climate

• lack of rainfall

• natural resources

• fertile soil

• flatter areas of land

Choose the reasons why most people in Asia choose to live near rivers.

• Rivers provide trade and transportation

• Rivers provide a place to throw away trash

• Rivers provide fresh water for crop irrigation

• Rivers produce hydroelectricity

• Rivers flood and kill thousands of people each year