SE Asia

Based on the map, what is the westernmost landform in East Asia?

• Altay Mountains

• Mongolian Plateau

• north China Plain

• Himalayan mountains

Based on the vegetation map, one could conclude that

• India’s weather is frequently cold and dry, while Pakistan’s is wet and hot

• most precipitation in India and Pakistan takes place in the central areas of both countries

• India’s weather is often wet and hot, while Pakistan’s is dry

• on most days India and Pakistan experience very similar weather conditions

Which adjective best describes the cultural makeup of most East Asian countries?

• diverse

• homogenous

• multilingual

• international

Chinese manufacturing has caused

• food shortages

• housing shortages

• air and water pollution

• rapid population growth

About 80 percent of the people of India practice the religion of

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christian

Based on the map, which statement is most likely accurate?

• Timber production is important to Pakistan’s economy.

• Rivers are an important source of energy in northern India

• Nepal is a center of international commerce and trade.

• Bangladesh has very little fertile land.

A tsunami is a

• large ocean wave

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

Which statement describes the availability of natural resources in India?

• India does not have enough natural resources to meet the needs of the country’s growing population

• India does not receive enough rainfall to maintain agricultural production for the country’s farms

• India has enough gas and oil to meet its needs and export energy resources to other nations.

• India has enough natural resources to meet the needs of the country’s population

Which of these is the most common example of East Asian culture in the United States?

• throat singing

• Buddhist temples

• Chinese restaurants

• Woodblock prints

Many people in South Asia migrate from rural areas to cities because

• religious persecution is common in rural areas

• economic opportunities are available in cities

• rural areas have been ravaged by civil war

• cities offer improved housing and public services