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Chapter 31 Lessons 1 and 2

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a dangerous large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or sudden displacement of the ocean floor

a)

avalanche

b)

hurricane

c)

cyclone

d)

tsunami

2.

a spiral-shaped tropical storm with winds of at least 74 miles per hour and with heavy rain; occurs in the western South Pacific or Indian Oceans

a)

tsunami

b)

typhoon

c)

cyclone

d)

avalanche

3.

the diverse life forms in a habitat or ecosystem

a)

biome

b)

biodiversity

c)

shatter belt

d)

buffer zone

4.

a cyclone that occurs in the western North Pacific Ocean (west of the International Date Line)

a)

typhoon

b)

tornado

c)

avalanche

d)

mud slide

5.

area of Southeast Asia where active volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by tectonic plate movement.

a)

Mariana Trench

b)

Amazon Basin

c)

Ring of Fire

d)

Great Rift Valley

6.

All of the following are economic activities of SE Asia except:

a)

tourism

b)

automobile production

c)

fishing

d)

farming

7.

Which statement describes the climate of Southeast Asia accurately?

a)

Southeast Asia has numerous rivers resulting in water for crops.

b)

Southeast Asia has a humid subtropical climate and desert along the interior.

c)

Southeast Asia has four true seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring.

d)

Southeast Asia has two seasons- dry and rainy monsoon seasons.

8.

Which of the following describes past governments of Southeast Asia? (check all that apply)

a)

kingdoms

b)

principalities

c)

sultanates

d)

republic

9.

The United States acquired (ceded) the Philippines from which nation?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Italy

d)

Mexico

10.

Which event led to the Philippines gaining independence from colonial rule?

a)

Spanish-American War

b)

Mexican-American War

c)

World War II

d)

Vietnam War

11.

Which religion is most predominate in the region?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Taoism

12.

Which issue continues to plague Southeast Asia?

a)

guerrilla independence movements

b)

supplying water to irrigate crops

c)

developing school drills for earthquakes

d)

limiting tours in protected areas

13.

Which nation is not located in Southeast Asia?

a)

Thailand

b)

Vietnam

c)

Indonesia

d)

China

14.

What two types of landforms make up a large part of this region?

a)

peninsulas

b)

islands

c)

archipelagos

d)

plateaus

15.

What is the capital of the Philippines?

a)

Manila

b)

Bangkok

c)

Rangoon

d)

Hanoi

16.

Which event was dubbed "the year without a summer" because ash blocked so much solar energy?

a)

eruption of Mount Sanai

b)

eruption of Mount Vessivius

c)

eruption of Mount Fuji

d)

eruption of Mount Tambora

17.

Independence from colonial powers in Southeast Asia resulted in --

a)

the Spanish-American War

b)

drawing of the 38th parallel

c)

peace agreements across all nations

d)

brutal dictatorship and corruption