SE Asia Population, Trade & Religion Quiz

What large geographic feature dominates much of western China and is nicknamed "The roof of the World."

• the Himalayan Mountains

• the Teibeton Plateau

• the Gobi desert

• the South China Sea

Few people live on the Tibetan Plateau due to its climate. Which are true about the Tibetan Plateau's climate?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​

• long, cold winters
• short summers
• lack of rainfall
• mild winters

What is the climate like in the Gobi Desert? ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• temperatures get below 0 degree's in winter
• Summer temperatures can be above 100 degrees
• there is plenty of rain
• it has a monsoon season

Why is the population of the Gobi and Taklimakan Deserts so low? ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• extreme temperatures
• lack of water
• mind winters
• mild winters
• heavy rains

Many of the largest cities in Asia are located on or near​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• rivers
• coastlines
• the Tibetan Plateau
• Gobi Desert

Name three reasons why the areas around rivers are so heavily populated.​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• access to water for bathing and drinking
• source of irrigation for farms
• source of food
• hinders trade
• few jobs for workers

What industries are supported by the water surrounding SE Asia's coastlines? ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• fishing
• shipbuilding
• ship repair
• car production
• toy production

What water feature is the most highly populated river basin in the World?

• Ganges River Basin

• Yellow River Basin

• Yangtze River Basin

• Amazon River Basin

What physical feature limits the number of people that live in southwestern China and northern India?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Hindu Kush Mountains

• Altai Mountains

• Ural Mountains

Which country did Confucianism start?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Arabian Peninsula