East Asia: Geography PRETEST

Circle where you think "EAST ASIA" is located.

How did geographic factors affect population ____________ ?

Which nation is an island?

• China

• Mongolia

• Taiwan

• South Korea

The Gobi Desert extends across what border?

• The North Korea—South Korea border

• The Mongolia—China border

• The China—North Korea border

• The Taiwan—Japan border

What is an effect of monsoons on parts of East Asia?

• hot, rainy summers

• extended droughts

• unusually warm winters

• increased earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Yangtze is another name for what river?

• Huang He

• Mekong

• Hongshui

• Chang Jiang

Beijing is found in which region?

• the North China Plain

• the Tibetan Plateau

• the Gobi Desert

• the Sichuan Basin

Which term describes Japan's physical geography?

• steppe

• archipelago

• mainland

• loess

Which of the following is true of North Korea’s economy?

• Many industries focus on producing consumer goods.

• Agriculture is highly important due to the country’s abundant farmland.

• Many industries focus on producing military equipment.

• International trade allows the economy to thrive.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• North Korea and South Korea remained divided.

• The Korean Peninsula became divided for the first time.

• The Korean Peninsula was united under northern control.

• The Korean Peninsula was united under southern control.