Physical and Human Geography of Asia

How large is Asia in terms of square mileage?

• 15 Million Square Miles

• 16 Million Square Miles

• 17 Million Square Miles

• 18 Million Square Miles

Approximately ____billion people live in Asia.

Which two Asian nation contain about 1/2 of Asia's population?

• China and Japan

• China and India

• China and South Korea

• China and Indonesia

How does the Indian Ocean rank in size among the oceans of the world?

• 1st Largest Ocean in the world.

• 2nd Largest Ocean in the world

• 3rd Largest Ocean in the world

• 4th Largest Ocean in the world

Which continents border the Indian Ocean on the north, west, and east?

• Asia, Africa, and Australia

• Africa, Asia, and South America

• Asia, Australia, and Africa

• Australia, Asia, and Oceania

Which of these three nations DOES NOT border the Bay of Bengal?

• Myanmar

• Thailand

• India

• Bangladesh

This body of water is located between Vietnam and the Philippines?

• The Sea of Japan

• The East China Sea

• The Bay of Bengal

• The South China Sea

How did the Yellow River get its name?

• From the fine desert silt that is carried in the river.

• Because of a rare yellow algae that grows in the river

• Because of the sulfur burning factories located on the banks of the river.

• Because of the large amounts of liquid human waste that is dumped in the river

What was the original name of the Sea of Japan?

• The Korean Sea

• The East Asian Sea

• The East Sea

• The Emperor's Sea

What nation does the Mekong River NOT run through?

• China

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

• India