Physical Geography of Asia Answers

Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia often is threatened by massive and destructive waves called __________. A. monsoons B. tsunamis C. earthquakes D. typhoons Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which ocean does not border Asia’s coasts? A. the Arctic Ocean B. the Indian Ocean C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Pacific Ocean Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Yangtze River is the world’s third-largest river and is used extensively as a trade avenue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the map above, sub-arctic and tundra climates can be found in __________. A. China B. Russia C. Southeast Asia D. India Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This saltwater lake is the largest lake or inland sea in the world. It is below sea level and is located east of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. Which of the following bodies of water is described in the paragraph above? A. the Aral Sea B. Lake Baikal C. the Caspian Sea D. the Yellow Sea Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This ecosystem is common in eastern and northern Siberia. Flora include mosses, summer flowers, and small shrubs. Animals include wolves, reindeer, foxes, and rabbits. Which of the following ecosystems is described in the paragraph above? A. highlands B. coniferous forest C. grasslands D. tundra Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The __________ Plain stretches across northern India and is home to one-tenth of the world’s population. A. Ganges B. Manchurian C. North Chinese D. West Siberian Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

This ecosystem is common in northern China. This is a dry climate which is home to short shrubs, sheep, goats, and Mongolian Gerbils. Which of the following ecosystems is described in the paragraph above? A. Tundra B. Highlands C. Mediterranean D. Desert Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This ecosystem is common in central and northern Asia. Flora include mosses, grasslands, and hardwoods. Animals of this ecosystem include Siberian tigers, antelopes, sheep, and snow leopards. Which of the following ecosystems is described in the paragraph above? A. highlands B. tropical rainforest C. deciduous forest D. grasslands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.