Asian Geography Review

This is a seasonal wind system that produces large amounts of rain.

• tsunami
• hurricane
• typhoon
• monsoon

What is the correct term to describe "when people change to fit the environment"?

• adaptation
• modification
• reformat
• synchronization

How did Singapore's location lead to the establishment of the British Port (Dock) of Singapore?

• English is the native language
• Great bounty of fish
• Easy access to fresh water
• Ideal location on shipping routes to trade

What natural resource has allowed many Southwest Asian (Middle East) countries to improve their infrastructure?

• gold
• timber
• coal
• Petroleum

What is a benefit of the summer monsoon season in South and Southeast Asia?

• Provides good fishing
• Provides unclean drinking water
• Strong winds clear away air pollution
• Provides lots of rain for crops

What is the most prominent or major economic activity in rural Southeast Asia?

• agriculture
• service industries
• manufacturing
• education

Which nation has experienced several years of extreme control by a dictator?

• Thailand
• North Korea
• India
• Singaport

What is the correct term for a large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake?

• monsoon
• tsunami
• surfing
• volcano

In which country did Islam originate?

• India
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• China

True or False: Europeans did not conquer any regions in Southeast Asia.

• True
• False