Geography of Asia

How did the area known as the "Ring of Fire" earn its nickname?

• Solar eclipses are visible in the area.

• It is home to much drought and forest fires.

• There are hundreds of diamond mines in the area.

• It is associated with volcanic and tectonic activity

Japan is part of the Ring of Fire, where three tectonic plates come together. Japan has many mountains, a direct result of what geographic event?

• earthquakes

• glaciers

• tsunamis

• volcanoes

Which connection between climate and human settlement in South and East Asia is MOST LIKELY true?

• Destructive weather systems, such as tsunamis, have rendered much of South and East Asia uninhabitable.

• Long shorelines of South and East Asian countries make it possible for many people to live close to the ocean.

• The harsh climate of places such as the Himalayas and the Gobi Desert forced many people to settle along the coast.

• The hot weather characteristic of tropical climates has brought many immigrants to South and East Asia from cold-weather countries.

Which of these is the BEST explanation for the high population density in China's eastern regions?

• The region is not capable of supporting large scale farming.

• The region is close to the ocean and has a favorable climate.

• The region was traditionally home to the emperor and the gods.

• The region was destroyed by civil war which caused people to leave.

In some areas of the world, like California and Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence. How can this best be explained?

• The strong ocean currents are undermining both areas causing earthquakes.

• Both area are subjected to strong ocean wind and waves that causes earthquakes.

• Both areas are located near the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the unstable sand causes earthquakes.

• Both areas are on the boundary of active plate margins, the motion of the plates causes earthquakes.