Southeast Asia Population Patterns and Culture

Which of the following is not a major cash crop on plantations throughout Southeast Asia?

• Rice

• Sugarcane

• Wheat

• Coffee

Highest population densities are

• Generally where there is good soil and water for agriculture

• Generally along the coastal plains

• Generally along the river valley and deltas

• All of the above

In which Southeast Asia Country do 40% of the region's people live?

• Indonesia

• Thailand

• Singapore

• Vietnam

What is one reason for the low literacy rates in East Timor?

• The government discourages education in order to control people

• Most schools were destroyed during the country's fight for independence

• A strict form of religion practiced in East Timor prohibits teaching girls to read

• The tuition fees for schools are set so high that only the rich can afford them.

What has been a problem caused by the creation of dams for hydroelectric power along the Mekong River?

• Conflict among countries for control of the Mekong increased

• The dams have made it more difficult for farmers to obtain water for their fields

• The fishing industry has been affected along the Mekong

• Ecotourism in the region has dropped dramatically

A ___________________ is a city that is so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country.

• Mega-urban Cities

• Primate City

• Urban City Chains

• City-States

Historically Southeast Asian societies were rural, but since WWII people have steadily moved to the cities.

• True

• False

_________________ is touring natural habitats like rainforests and coral reefs.

• Ecotourism

• Ecosystem Study

• Eco-traveling

• Eco-observing

Which of the below industries have not caused environmental problems throughout Southeast Asia?

• Hydroelectric Power Dams

• Tin Mining

• Commercial Farming

• Fishing

Which country has the highest literacy rates in Southeast Asia?

• Loas

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

• East Timor