South East Asia Geography & Environmental Issues

Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China?

• Three Gorges Dam

• Himalayan Mountains

• Pollution of the Ganges

• Flooding of the Yellow River

India has the second highest population in Asia. Which country has the HIGHEST population?

• China

• Japan

• North Korea

• South Korea

Which two Asian nations are facing the GREATEST problems with air and water pollution?

• India & Japan

• Japan and China

• India & China

• Japan & Indonesia

The Yellow River (Huang He River) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow." What would be the BEST explanation for this sad nickname?

• It was the site of the Communist Revolution in 1949.

• Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.

• It has re-routed to force people to follow the Communist government.

• The Yellow River became dry after construction of the Three Gorges Dam.

_______________________ are seasonal winds that blow moisture into India and other South Asian countries.

• typhoons

• cyclones

• monsoons

• tsunamis

Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?

• air pollution

• nuclear waste

• soil depletion

• water pollution

A recent air quality study conducted by the World Health Organization showed that 7 of 10 of the world's most polluted cities are in China. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of such pollution on the people of China?

• The Chinese population is moving from urban to rural areas to escape the pollution.

• The water sources of the nation are being severely damaged as a result of the air pollution.

• The Chinese government is cooperating with the United Nations to solve the pollution problem.

• Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.

It is the largest desert in Asia.

It covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.

It was formed because the Himalayan mountain range blocks rain from reaching the area.

Which geographic feature of Asia is being described?

• the Gobi Desert

• the Sayan Desert

• the Taklimakan Desert

• the Lop Nor Desert

Which nation is made up of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands?

• Indonesia

• Japan

• Oceania

• Thailand

In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day.

What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?

• Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.

• Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.

• The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination.

• The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.