China's Geography: Blessings and Challenges

What is the primary reason the Yellow River floodplain is significant in Chinese history?

• It is a major tourist attraction.

• It is one of the best agricultural lands in the world.

• It is a natural barrier against invasions.

• It is the source of China's major rivers.

What is double-cropping, as practiced in eastern China?

• Planting two different crops in the same field at the same time.

• Growing two crops in succession in a single year.

• Using twice the amount of seeds for a single crop.

• Harvesting the same crop twice in one season.

How many calories per acre does rice produce compared to wheat?

• 4 million calories for rice and 11 million for wheat.

• 11 million calories for rice and 4 million for wheat.

• 8 million calories for both rice and wheat.

• 5 million calories for rice and 10 million for wheat.

Which countries border China to the south?

• India, Nepal, Bhutan

• Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar

• Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan

• Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Why is Tibet considered strategically important for China?

• It is a major economic hub.

• It provides geographical protection against India.

• It is densely populated with Han Chinese.

• It is a major tourist destination.

What percentage of China's population lives in Tibet?

• 10%

• 5%

• 0.2%

• 2%

What is the main reason China is developing infrastructure in Tibet?

• To promote tourism.

• To integrate Tibet further into China.

• To create a new capital city.

• To establish a military base.

Which two major rivers in China get their water from Tibet?

• Mekong and Salween

• Yellow and Yangtze

• Ganges and Brahmaputra

• Indus and Sutlej

What natural feature provides China with protection from the north?

• The Himalayas

• The Gobi Desert

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Great Wall of China

Which country is a friendly ally of China to the north?

• India

• Japan

• Russia

• South Korea