Regional atlas: introduction to east-Asia and the pacific world

Regional atlas: introduction to east-Asia and the pacific world

Topic I. - Response that best answers the question.

1. Fertile farmland is most likely to be found in

1. The plateau of tibet.
2. The mekong river valley.
3. The area surrounding lake eyre in ausralia.
4. Mongolia.

2. Which part of east asia and the pacific world has the highest elevation?

1. Southwestern china
2. Southern japan
3. Northwestern australia
4. Coastal vietnam

3. Why do you think australia has such a high percentage of unpaved roads?

1. It is a poor country that cannot afford paving materials.
2. Few australians drive cars, and those who do generally drive sport utility vehicles (suvs).
3. Frequent floods cause its paved roads to wash away.
4. Demand for paved roads through its vast, sparsely inhabited interior is low.

4. Hydroelectricity contributes greatly to the energy needs of

1. Indonesia.
2. China.
3. Myanmar.
4. Australia.

5. Of all the continents, australia is the smallest and the

1. Most thinly populated.
2. Most mountainous.
3. Wettest.
4. Coldest.

6. After world war ii, chinese nationalists formed a new government after fleeing to the

1. Chinese mainland.
2. United states.
3. Philippines.
4. Island of taiwan.

7. Australia's climate is mostly

1. Highlands.
2. Arid and semiarid.
3. Arctic and subarctic.
4. Tropical wet and dry.

8. Which of the following contributed the most to the religious diversity of east asia and the pacific world?

1. International trade
2. Cultural isolation
3. Industrialization
4. Climate change

9. Which nation worked to establish an empire during the 1920s and 1930s?

1. Japan
2. North korea
3. The people's republic of china
4. Vietnam

10. Which part of this region has the greatest concentration of manufacturing and trade?

1. Southwestern china
2. Southern japan
3. Northwestern australia
4. Coastal vietnam

11. In which of the following capital cities would you be most likely to see a large number of mosques?

1. Beijing
2. Jakarta
3. Canberra
4. Taipei

12. If a news bulletin reported that a typhoon was approaching, you would look for shelter that could provide protection from

1. An earthquake.
2. Volcanic eruptions.
3. Heavy rains.
4. A blizzard.

13. Which country in east asia and the pacific world has the largest population?

1. Japan
2. China
3. Thailand
4. South korea

14. In which nation would you expect sheep herding to be a major economic activity?

1. Thailand
2. Mongolia
3. New zealand
4. Japan

15. The ring of fire is known for

1. Fires caused by lightning strikes.
2. Dry conditions that encourage wildfires.
3. Hot temperatures due to tropical climates.
4. Earthquakes and active volcanoes.

16. Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?

1. Restrictions on the movements of western traders in japan
2. The development of a unique writing system in china
3. The spread of christianity in the philippines
4. Economic growth in non-communist countries

17. An airplane flying directly from new zealand to japan would cross the

1. Himalayas.
2. Indian ocean.
3. Plateau of tibet.
4. Equator.

18. Starting in the 1500s, east and southeast asia faced conquest and colonization by

1. Russians.
2. Indians.
3. European powers.
4. Arab muslims.

19. Why would a farmer construct terraces?

1. To improve irrigation
2. To use all available land in hilly areas
3. To reduce the costs of electricity
4. To make more land available for wildlife

20. Nearly three fourths of china's population lives

1. In cities on the east coast.
2. In rural areas.
3. On the rolling plains of the tibetan plateau.
4. In cities dotting the banks of the yangtze river.

Regional Atlas: Introduction to South Asia

Topic II. - Response that best answers the question.

1. In South Asia, plant life varies due to

1. Precipitation and elevation.
2. Political boundaries.
3. High population density.
4. Pollution.

2. Which of the following statements best characterizes the culture of South Asia?

1. Has a mix of languages and religions
2. United by language and religion
3. United by a single government
4. Strongly influenced by French culture

3. In rural areas of Pakistan and Bangladesh, people have relatively few modern communications devices because:

1. The countries' rural areas often have insufficient supplies of electricity.
2. The countries' rural areas are too remote to receive satellite transmissions.
3. People in Pakistan and Bangladesh do not have the technology to build television and radio stations.
4. The Muslim religion forbids the use of modern communication devices.

4. Why is the northwestern area of South Asia so much drier than the rest?

1. The northwestern area has no major rivers.
2. Most of the moisture in the area is tied up in the permanent snows of the Himalayas.
3. The summer monsoon winds bypass most of the northwestern area.
4. The winter monsoon winds dump most of their moisture into the Arabian Sea.

5. Which of the following countries is landlocked and lies almost completely in the Himalayas?

1. India
2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh

6. What are the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra?

1. Gods
2. Port cities
3. Lakes
4. Rivers

7. Where in South Asia would you most expect to find the highest population density?

1. On the Indo-Gangetic Plain
2. In the Himalayas
3. In Afghanistan
4. In central China

8. Which of the following statements about India's population is most accurate?

1. Population is growing and people are migrating away from cities.
2. The population recently rose to more than 200 million.
3. Population is growing and people are migrating away from rural areas.
4. Population is declining and many Hindus are migrating to Pakistan.

9. A subcontinent is:

1. A very large island that was once part of a continent.
2. A large landmass forming a distinct part of a continent.
3. A long narrow strip of land that juts out into an ocean.
4. Any low-lying part of a continent that experiences frequent flooding.

10. Why are the Himalayas called the "rooftop of the world"?

1. They provide a view of the entire world.
2. They are the nearest mountains to the North Pole.
3. They contain the highest peaks on earth.
4. They contain several very tall buildings.

11. In South Asia, tropical rain forests can be found

1. In the higher elevations of the Himalayas.
2. In the lower elevations of Pakistan's Thar region.
3. In Bangladesh and northeastern India.
4. In Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

12. Most people in South Asia are

1. Factory workers.
2. Farmers.
3. Doctors.
4. Computer technicians.

13. The term "Bollywood" refers to

1. India's thriving film industry.
2. A valuable tree found only in India.
3. India's efforts to reduce deforestation.
4. A corruption scandal in the Indian government.

14. How do alluvial plains along the Indus River benefit the economy of Pakistan?

1. The plains' rich silt deposits provide fertile soil for crops.
2. The plains contain huge deposits of oil and coal.
3. The plains' thick forests are a valuable source of lumber.
4. The plains are rich in alluvium, gold, silver, and other valuable metals.

15. What country in South Asia has the largest population and largest area?

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