1. Ch 1 Review East Asia – Physical Geography

2. Key Terms archipelago -

3. Key Terms archipelago – a group of islands

4. Key Terms developing country -

5. Key Terms developing country – a country that has low production and little modern technology

6. Key Terms typhoon -

7. Key Terms typhoon – a tropical storm that develops over the Pacific Ocean, winds 74+ mph Hint: similar to our hurricanes

8. Key Terms deciduous –

9. Key Terms deciduous – trees that shed their leaves seasonally

10. Key Terms double-cropping –

11. Key Terms double-cropping – to grow 2 or more crops on the same land

12. Key Terms terrace -

13. Key Terms terrace – a level area in a hillside used for farmland

14. Key Terms fertile-

15. Key Terms fertile- able to support plant growth

16. Key Terms monsoon -

17. Key Terms monsoon – a wind that changes direction with the change of season

18. Key Terms developed country-

19. Key Terms developed country- a country with many industries and well developed economy

20. Key Terms population density -

21. Key Terms population density – the average number of people living per square mile

22. Key Concepts The population of East Asia is spread __________

23. Key Concepts The population of East Asia is spread unevenly

24. Key Concepts Japan is shaped daily by ________and ________

25. Key Concepts Japan is shaped daily by earthquakes and volcanoes

26. Key Concepts More than 2/3 of China’s land is made up of what two landforms?

27. Key Concepts More than 2/3 of China’s land is made up of what two landforms? mountains deserts

28. Key Concepts What is one strong influence on the climates of East Asia?

29. Key Concepts What is one strong influence on the climates of East Asia? monsoons

30. Key Concepts Name the two most important rivers in China and where do they start? (source)

31. Key Concepts Name the two most important rivers in China? Huang (Yellow) River Chang (Yangtze) River source: Plateau of Tibet

32. Key Concepts When it comes to natural resources, what do Japan and South Korea have in common?

33. Key Concepts When it comes to natural resources, what do Japan and South Korea have in common? both countries have few mineral resources (have to import)

34. Key Concepts Name an active volcano in East Asia

35. Key Concepts Name an active volcano in East Asia Mt. Fuji

36. Key Concepts What is aquaculture?

37. Key Concepts What is aquaculture? farming in the ocean (fish, oysters, clams etc.)

38. Key Concepts Name the 5 major climate regions of East Asia

39. Key Concepts Name the 5 major climate regions of East Asia Semi-arid, arid, humid-subtropical, humid- continental, highland

40. Key Concepts 80% of Japan is ___________

41. Key Concepts 80% of Japan is mountainous

42. Key Concepts Name two large landforms in China located in the highland climate zone

43. Key Concepts Name two large landforms in China located in the highland climate zone Plateau of Tibet / Himalayas

44. Key Concepts What crop grows well in China in warmer temperatures?

45. Key Concepts What crop grows well in China in warmer temperatures? rice

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