Geography of China Aim: How did geography affect ancient China? Do Now: What geographical features can you see that would make this region a good place for an ancient civilization?

Huang River A.K.A. – Yellow River Huang River – 3,000 mile river that flows across northern China North China Plain – delta that the Huang River flows into before exits into Yellow Sea Loess – dusty, yellow soil that has been deposited by wind Negative – easily swept away by storms A.K.A. – Yellow River

Huang River Flooding in the summer – silt Levees – a wall that keeps a river within its banks Canals built for irrigation

Crops Rice, grain, wheat, Population grows Trees are cleared to provide more farmland Erosion – wearing away of soil by wind or water

Crops Loss of soil from erosion made farming difficult Crops fail Famine – time when very little food is available and people starve

HOMEWORK Paragraph - Explain the geography of ancient China. worksheet