Geography of East & Southeast Asia

What is located between the Himalaya and the Kunlun Shan mountain ranges in western East Asia?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Plateau of Tibet

• The Yangtze River

• The North China Plain

Which two major lowland areas are found in East Asia?

• The Ganges Plain and the Indus Plain

• The North China Plain and the Manchurian Plain

• The Siberian Plain and the Deccan Plateau

• The Yellow River Plain and the Pearl River Delta

What geographical feature is common to Japan and Taiwan?

• Deserts

• Mountainous islands

• Coral reefs

• Rainforests

What is the mainland of Southeast Asia primarily made up of?

• Peninsulas and thousands of islands

• Plateaus and large rivers

• Deserts and steppes

• Mountain ranges and volcanoes

Which river is known as Asia's longest river?

• The Mekong River

• The Indus River

• The Huang He

• The Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

Where are large oil deposits found in the East & Southeast Asia region?

• In the Plateau of Tibet

• In the Yellow River basin

• In the South China Sea

• Along the Mekong River

Which two countries in East & Southeast Asia are known for harvesting pearls?

• China and South Korea

• Japan and the Philippines

• Vietnam and Malaysia

• Indonesia and Thailand

What type of vegetation covers large parts of East & Southeast Asia?

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Dense forests

• Shrublands

What is teak commonly used for due to its strength and durability?

• Paper production

• Building construction and ships

• Making electronic devices

• Crafting jewelry

Which type of wood is used in making furniture?

• Pine

• Cedar

• Mahogany

• Bamboo