Southeast Asia Geography and Culture

Southeast Asia is a diverse region in Asia, bordered by East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. It consists of mainland and maritime sub-regions, with significant geological activity due to tectonic plates. The region is culturally rich, with a population of over 655 million, and is home to numerous ethnic groups and languages. Southeast Asia has strong cultural and geopolitical ties with neighboring regions, and 10 countries are part of ASEAN, promoting regional integration.

Which region is located to the north of Southeast Asia?

• Oceania

• Australia

• South Asia

• East Asia

Which two countries in Southeast Asia are located south of the equator?

• Thailand and Vietnam

• Philippines and Brunei

• Malaysia and Singapore

• East Timor and Indonesia

What are the two cultural regions of Southeast Asia?

• Central and Peripheral

• Eastern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• Mainland and Maritime

Which island group is part of maritime Southeast Asia?

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

• Falkland Islands

• Galapagos Islands

Which plate is the main geological feature of Southeast Asia?

• Pacific Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• Sunda Plate

• Indo-Australian Plate

What is the main cause of high seismic activity in Southeast Asia?

• Ocean currents

• Monsoon winds

• Deforestation

• Tectonic plate movements

What percentage of the world's population resides in Southeast Asia?

• 8.5%

• 5.5%

• 12.5%

• 10.5%

Which region is the third most populous in Asia?

• Central Asia

• East Asia

• Southeast Asia

• South Asia

Which country is sometimes considered part of Southeast Asia due to cultural ties?

• New Zealand

• South Korea

• Japan

• Sri Lanka

Which islands are considered trans-regional between Southeast Asia and Australia?

• Sumatra and Java

• Borneo and Sulawesi

• Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands

• Bali and Lombok