Southeast Asia Quiz Review

What are the two geographic regions of southeast Asia?

• Mountainous and Plains

• Insular and Mainland

• Tundra and Desert

• Great Rift Valley and the Ring of Fire

What do the following southeast Asia countries have in common? Indonesia, The Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia

• They are located on the southeast Asian mainland

• They are all predominantly Muslim nations

• They are all completely or mostly surrounded by water

• They are all former British colonies

What type of climate is found across almost all of southeast Asia?

• Humid Subtropical

• Arid

• Semi-arid

• Tropical

Which of these countries would be found on the mainland of Southeast Asia?

• Indonesia

• Brunei

• The Philippines

• Cambodia

Which of the following countries was never colonized by an imperial European power?

• Thailand

• The Philippines

• Singapore

• Malaysia

What are massive storms called that form in the Pacific Ocean?

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

• Tsunamis

• Cyclones

Which type of natural disaster is caused when an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor?

• Typhoon

• Cyclone

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What physical feature covers over half of southeast Asia?

• Mountains

• Desert

• Rainforests

• Plains

Much of Southeast Asia is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Which of the following is most likely to occur in this region?

• Landslides

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic Activity

• Heat waves

Some areas of Southeast Asia receive heavy rains from May through October and other areas receive heavy rains from December through March. What determines why this happens?

• Whether the country is above or below the equator

• Whether or not the country has mountains

• Whether or not the country is above sea level

• Whether or not the country is on the coast or landlocked