Natural Features of Southeast Asia

Which of these describe the tropical climate of Southeast Asia? (Can choose more than one option)

• Cold

• Hot

• Wet

• Dry

What is this the definition of?

"The day-to-day temperature, rainfall, cloudiness and wind speed that affects our lives over a short period of time"

• Climate

• Weather

• Monsoon

• Equator

Answer explanation

Climate: "average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time, usually over 30 years."

Which of these two are moosoons we experience in Singapore?

• Southeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Northeast monsoon

• Northwest monsoon

Mountains have _____________ than low-lying areas because of their height

• a higher temperature

• a lower temperature

• the same temperature

When volcanoes erupt, only the area very near the volcano is affected (because of the lava flow that destroys their homes).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Volcanic eruptions can also affect people far away from where the volcano is located. For example, volcanic ash can reduce risibility, making it dangerous for aeroplanes to fly.

In 2017, the eruption of Mount Agung in Indonesia led to many flights being cancelled.

Which of these is not a river?

• Mekong

• Irrawady

• Chao Phraya

• Tonle Sap

• Sungei Petani

Answer explanation

Tonle Sap is Cambodia's largest freshwater lake.

Why are rivers and seas important to people in Southeast Asia? (multiple answers)

• They need them for transport

• They are a source of food

• They live in them

• They get water from them

Why are coral reefs in danger?

• They are being eaten

• Rising sea temperatures

• They are turning white

• Fishing

Answer explanation

They are not being eaten - they are home to many animals.

Rising sea temperatures causes them to bleach (turn white) then die.

Fishing is a not a problem, but overfishing and destructive fishing methods (e.g. dynamite fishing) is.

Even though the countries in Southeast Asia are very diverse, they are interconnected in many ways.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

they have a similar climate, and overlapping natural features which provide resources to meet the people's needs (e.g. food, water, transport).

In the next chapter we will learn how they are connected in other ways.

What is one way that you can take care of Southeast Asia's natural environment? (Rainforests/ Rivers/ Seas/ Mountains)