Geography and Socioeconomic Aspects of Asia

Which mountain ranges separate India from the rest of Asia?

• Andes, Rockies, Alps

• Hindu Kush, Himalayas, Karakoram

• Appalachian, Ural, Atlas

• Pyrenees, Sierra Nevada, Caucasus

What is the Deccan Plateau?

• A desert region in India

• A higher plateau south of the great plain in India

• A mountain range in northern India

• A coastal area in eastern India

What are the two great deserts located in Northern China?

• Sahara and Kalahari

• Gobi and Taklimakan

• Mojave and Sonoran

• Atacama and Patagonian

What is the most common occupation in the southeastern part of China?

• Mining

• Farming

• Fishing

• Textile manufacturing

What is a major source of profit for North Korea?

• Tourism

• Hydroelectric power plants

• Textile exports

• Technology industry

Where do most people in North Korea live?

• Along the eastern coast

• In the central plains

• Along the western half of the country

• In the southern mountains

What is the main reason people move to cities in India?

• Better climate

• More job opportunities

• Access to education

• Cultural attractions

What is the climate like in northern and western China?

• Tropical and humid

• Moderate with some farming possible

• Extremely cold year-round

• Hot and dry desert climate

What is a major industrial center in China?

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Guangzhou

• Shenzhen

What percentage of Japan is covered with mountains?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%