CH 23 L 1 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY FOR EAST ASIA

Which country in East Asia is a de facto country?

• 1.  A. Mongolia

• 1.  B. North Korea

• 1.  C. South Korea

• 1.  D. Taiwan

Which country is the largest in the region of East Asia?

• 1.  A. Mongolia

• 1.  B. China

• 1.  C. North Korea

• 1.  D. South Korea

The Plateau of China is called "the roof of the world" because of its _____.

• 1.  A. location in northern China

• 1.  B. perfect location for stargazing

      

• 1. C. extremely high elevation

• 1.  D. canopy of forests

Four large islands and thousands of smaller ones form the _____ of Japan.

• 1.  A. peninsula

• 1.  B. mainland

• 1.  C. tsunami

• 1.  D. archipelago

Which landform is a well-known symbol of Japan?

• 1.  A. Mount Fuji

• 1.  B. Mount Kita

• 1.  C. Mount Haku

• 1.  D. Mount Takao

China is the largest country in East Asia.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Japan and Taiwan were formed as a result of volcanic activity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is often an effect of a major earthquake in Japan?

• A. monsoon

• B. tsunami

• C. glaciation

• D. drought