East Asia

Which of the following is not true of the terrain in East Asia?

• It limited people’s movement.

• It increased the isolation of people.

• It was formed by the collision of tectonic plates.

• It allowed people to adopt ways of life from neighboring lands.

Which of these mountains is located in the west of China?

• Mount Asahi

• Da Hinggan Ling

• Kunlun Mountains

• Qinling Shandi Mountains

The Qinling Shandi Mountains are a

• dividing line between eastern and western China

• connector between southern and northern China

• natural barrier between southern and northern China

• bridge to the coast.

Where does the Huang He begin?

• in the Qinling Shandi Mountains

• on Mount Asahi

• in the Kunlun Mountains

• in the Da Hinggan Ling

Which of these best explains the Huang He's importance to China?

• It provides hydroelectric power, transportation, and water to irrigate crops.

• It flows east for about 3,000 miles.

• Its deadly floods have killed millions of people and numerous crops.

• Its yellow waters irrigate crops that feed millions of people.

What can happen during a typhoon?

• crops wither

• people drown

• wells dry up

• trade improves

Which of the following are typically found in tundras?

• large populations

• evergreen forests

• grasslands

• mosses

Which of the following is true of a mid-latitude zone?

• There is a dry climate.

• The vegetation consists mainly of short grasses.

• The land is productive for agriculture.

• There are few people living there.

On which river was the Three Gorges Dam built?

• Xi Jiang

• Zhu Jiang

• Huang He

• Chang Jiang

The Three Gorges Dam can best be described as a project that

• will solve China's three greatest problems.

• has solved some problems but may cause serious long-term problems.

• provides investors with a variety of options.

• will improve the quality of life for the Chinese.