Southeast Asia Quiz

Area where the Earth's plates meet and cause volcanoes and earthquakes.

• Tectonic Zone

• Ring of Fire

• Seismic realm

• Magma zone

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• Tidal waves caused by lunar phases
• Oil drilling of the ocean floor

• Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

Which 2 free trade organizations are similar to ASEAN?

• Warsaw Pact

• NAFTA (North American Free Trade Organization)

• European Union

Coastal countries located along the “Ring of Fire” face a serious threat from --

• Severe droughts caused by the ending of the monsoon.

• Tsunamis caused by oceanic tectonic plate movement.

• Spread of infectious diseases carried by insects that live in the tropical climate.

• Hurricanes that develop in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa.

What is the main goal of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)?

• To create a single currency for all member countries

• To establish a military alliance among member states

• To promote regional stability, free trade, and cultural unity

What would the BEST title be for this photograph of people living near volcanic ash?

• Problems with India's Monsoons

• Typhoons and Rice Farming in China

• Arable Soil or Health Hazard for Farming in Indonesia

What does arable mean?

• Land that is barren and unproductive.
• Land suitable for growing crops.

What is the main characteristic of deforestation?

• Natural forest regeneration processes.
• Sustainable forest management practices.
• Large-scale removal of trees from forested areas.

What type of climate is predominant in Southeast Asia?

• Arid

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

What does ASEAN stand for?

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• Alliance of Southeast Asian Nations

• Association East Asian Nations

• Alliance of East Asian Nations