Unit 5 Test Asia

The country of Taiwan is not legally recognized as a separate country.

• True

• False

• Partially recognized

• Not a country

How did the Huang He (Yellow River) get its name?

• It is named after the yellow flowers that grow along its banks.

• Large amounts of silt give the river a yellow-brown hue.

• The river is known for its yellow fish species.

• It flows through a region known for its yellow soil.

Based on the graph, what can be said in general about the U.S. trade deficit with China?

• The trade deficit remained constant over the years.

• The trade deficit rose steadily each year, except in 2009.

• The trade deficit decreased each year after 2009.

• The trade deficit fluctuated wildly without a clear trend.

What is the chief reason that forestland has declined in eastern China?

• Industrialization and urban expansion

• People cut down the trees for heating and building and to create farmland.

• Natural disasters and climate change

• Government policies promoting deforestation

The Red Sea is one of the world's busiest waterways.

• True

• False

• It is the least busy waterway in the world.

• It is primarily a freshwater body.

Much of the climate variation in East Asia is a result of differences in longitude.

• True

• False

• Only in northern regions

• Only in southern regions

Which desert covers nearly the entire Arabian Peninsula?

• Arabian

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

It is believed that thousands of years ago people crossed from eastern Siberia to what is now Japan.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Not Sure

Why is Hong Kong called “one of the most vertical places on Earth”?

• Its limited territory is dominated by tall buildings.

• It has the highest population density in the world.

• It experiences frequent earthquakes.

• It is located near the equator.

Eastern and central Siberia have some of the coldest winters on Earth.

• True

• False

• Moderately cold

• Mild and temperate