East Asia 2025

Japan’s coastal climate have on the country’s biomes?

• Temperatures and rainfall support temperate forests.

• Dry conditions create vast desert landscapes

• Extreme cold prevents plant life from thriving along the coasts.

Which statement describes an effect of the rain shadow caused by the Tibetan Plateau?

• Rain shadow effect increases rainfall on both sides of the plateau, supporting forests.

• Traps warm, moist air, causing heavy rainfall across the region.

• Blocks moisture, creating arid desert conditions

The Gobi Desert is one of the driest regions in East Asia.

Its climate is heavily influenced by its location near the Tibetan Plateau.

• The plateau traps warm air, leading to increased rainfall in the Gobi Desert.

• The Tibetan Plateau blocks moist air that contribute to desert formation.

How did economic hubs like Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai encourage migration in East Asia?

• Better job prospects for people seeking employment.

• They have more fertile land for agricultural activities.

• Located in the mountainous regions, making migration easier.

What would be an example of a "pull factor"?

• Fertile soil

• Arid land

• Earthquakes

How has the availability of better healthcare and education in urban areas like Seoul and Tokyo influenced migration in East Asia?

• People to leave these cities for rural areas where healthcare is more affordable.

• People from rural areas move to urban centers in search of better living conditions.

• People to settle in less developed regions outside major cities.

Which statement BEST explains how goods and services are distributed in North Korea?

• Goods and services are produced based on market conditions, with minimal government intervention.

• Distribution is determined through family traditions

• The government owns production and distribution of goods and services.

Which country has low economic freedom and that is highly regulated?

• Taiwan

• South Korea

• Japan

• North Korea

Democracy in South Korea differ from those of dictatorship in North Korea, how?

• South Korea has a royal family, while North Korea has a religious leader.

• South Korea values individual freedoms, while North Korea emphasizes total government control.

• South Korea is governed by military rule, while North Korea is a democracy.

Which statement BEST explains how goods and services are distributed in the free enterprise economy of Japan ?

• The government determines all economic decisions, including what goods and services are produced.

• Supply and demand guides the production and distribution of goods and services.

• Goods and services are distributed based on religious or cultural traditions.