Unit 8-SE Asia Review

What human activity has been a major cause of deforestation in SE Asia?

• driving cars and vehicles

• clearing land for farming

• tourism and resorts

Most of SE Asia's population lives in coastal plains and river deltas because...... (CHOOSE 2)

• soil and water is good for farming

• areas support a large and successful fishing industry

• easier access for trade

Which population and environmental issues are affecting the economy of Indonesia?

• declining population and air pollution

• declining population and water pollution

• overcrowding and destruction of rainforests

Why are typhoons growing stronger and happening more often?

• climate change

• underwater volcanic activity

• radioactive waste dumped into the ocean

Economies are moving towards industry. What problem has this caused?

• decrease in unemployment

• increase in agricultural jobs

• overcrowding in cities causing problems with infrastructure

Why would rising global sea leaves affect SE Asia?

Most of the population lives ______________________, so ___________________ could destroy homes and other property.

• in cities, builidings

• inland, air pollution

• along coastal plains, flooding

The amount of rainfall affects where people live in SE Asia because it creates ____________________ which is not good for farming.

• air pollution

• water pollution

• swamps