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Chapter Introduction
Section 1 The Land
Section 2 Climate and Vegetation
Chapter Summary & Study Guide
Chapter Assessment
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Chapter Objectives
• Identify East Asia’s varied landforms,
water systems, and natural
resources. 
• Explain the factors that influence East
Asia’s diverse climates and vegetation.
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As you read this chapter, use your journal
to note the landforms and climate regions
of East Asia. Write a series of descriptive
paragraphs about these geographic
features. Be sure to create a vivid,
detailed description of each feature.
The Land
Objectives
• Describe how East Asia’s landforms are
affected by the region’s location on the Ring
of Fire. 
• Compare the landforms of China with those
in the rest of East Asia. 
• List the important natural resources that are
present in East Asia.
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The Land
Terms to Know
• archipelago 
• tsunami 
• loess
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The Land
Places to Locate
• Mongolia 
• Tarim Basin 
• Hong Kong 
• Taklimakan Desert 
• Macau 
• Gobi 
• South China Sea 
• Yellow River
(Huang He) 
• Korean Peninsula 
• Japan 
• Pamirs 
• Himalaya 
• Plateau of Tibet
(Plateau of Xizang) 
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• Yangtze River
(Chang Jiang) 
• Xi (West) River
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Japan is a chain of more than 3,000
islands running from Hokkaido in the north
to the distant Ryukyu Islands in the south.
Four main islands–Honshu, Hokkaido,
Shikoku, and Kyushu–account for more
than 98 percent of the total land area. At
their greatest length from the northeast to
southwest, the main islands stretch about
1,200 mi (1,900 km) and span 900 miles
(1,500 km) from east to west. Japan has
over 18,000 miles of coastline, but its
total size is less than that of California.
Land and Sea
• China covers about 80 percent of East
Asia’s land area and has the world’s
largest population–more than 1.25 billion
people. 
• The rest of East Asia is shared by
Japan, Taiwan, North and South Korea,
and Mongolia.
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Land and Sea (cont.)
• Peninsulas, Islands, and Seas Along
the coast of East Asia, many peninsulas
and islands dot the westernmost Pacific
Ocean. 
• The South China Sea, stretching from
Taiwan to the Philippines and the
peninsula of Southeast Asia, carries
one-third of the world’s shipping traffic.
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Land and Sea (cont.)
• The Ring of Fire The islands of Japan
and Taiwan are part of the Pacific Ring
of Fire, a circle of volcanoes bordering
the Pacific Ocean. 
• Plate movements there cause frequent,
violent earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions. 
• Japan has more than a thousand minor
earthquakes every year.
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Land and Sea (cont.)
• Japan is also vulnerable to tsunamis
generated by underwater
earthquakes. 
• These high tidal waves crash over the
land and can cause great destruction
and loss of life.
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Land and Sea (cont.)
(pages 645–647)
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Land and Sea (cont.)
Given its location on the Ring of Fire,
why does Japan have such a large
population?
Japan is a highly developed country
that has learned to adapt to the
environment.
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Mountains, Highlands, and
Lowlands
Mountain ranges and highlands mark
inland regions of East Asia. Lowlands
stretch through eastern and coastal areas.
(pages 647–648)
Mountains, Highlands, and
Lowlands (cont.)
• East Asian Mountains 
- From an area of high peaks known as the
Pamirs, the Kunlun Shan and Tian Shan
ranges extend across western China. 
- The Himalaya, the world’s highest
mountains, separate China from South
Asia. 
- Japan and Taiwan have mountainous
interiors surrounded by coastal plains. 
- Mount Fuji is a dramatic peak rising above
the central plains of Honshu, Japan’s
biggest island.
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Mountains, Highlands, and
Lowlands (cont.)
• China’s Plateaus, Basins,
and Deserts 
- The Plateau of Tibet in southwest China is
East Asia’s highest plateau region with an
elevation of about 15,000 feet (4,600 m). 
- The Mongolian Plateau consists mainly of
grassy pastures ideal for grazing. 
- Broad, flat highlands include the Tarim Basin
between China’s far inland mountain ranges;
the Taklimakan Desert to its west; and the
Gobi, a desert area located in the north.
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Mountains, Highlands, and
Lowlands (cont.)
- The Sichuan Basin, a huge, fertile area
between the Plateau of Tibet and the North
China Plain, is one of China’s most
important agricultural areas. 
- It has a mild climate and a long growing
season.
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Mountains, Highlands, and
Lowlands (cont.)
Where do most people in the region
live? Why?
The Sichuan Basin has a large
population because it is fertile farmland.
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River Systems
• China’s Rivers 
- China’s major rivers originate high in the
Plateau of Tibet and flow eastward to the
Pacific Ocean. 
- The Yellow River, or Huang He, gets its
name from the tons of yellowish topsoil
blown by winds from the western deserts. 
- Carried eastward and deposited by the river,
this rich soil makes the North China Plain an
agriculturally productive area. 
- Throughout history, flood waters have also
killed hundreds of thousands of people.
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River Systems (cont.)
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River Systems (cont.)
- Central China’s Yangtze, or Chang Jiang,
is Asia’s longest river at 3,965 miles
(6,380 km). 
- It flows through gorges and plains and
empties into the ocean at Shanghai. 
- The Xi, or West, River is southern China’s
most important river. 
- It flows into the South China Sea, where it
has created a huge, fertile delta. 
- The Grand Canal–the world’s longest
artificial waterway–connects Hangzhou in the
south to Beijing in the north.
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River Systems (cont.)
• Rivers in Japan and Korea Japan and
Korea have short, swiftly flowing rivers
with spectacular waterfalls. 
• These rivers provide hydroelectric
power. 
• North Korea’s Amnok, or Yalu, River
forms its border with China.
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River Systems (cont.)
• The Power of Wind and Water The
Chinese concept of feng shui guides
architects, contractors, and decorators
to design and build structures that
harmonize with surrounding landforms.
(pages 648–649)
River Systems (cont.)
Why do the Chinese apply feng shui
to architecture?
Possible answer: When buildings fit
harmoniously with their settings, the
structures are more conductive to
human activities, and the occupants
gain peace of mind.
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Natural Resources
• China’s large land area contains the
greatest share and widest range of
mineral resources, including iron ore,
tungsten, tin, and gold. 
• The Taklimakan Desert has large oil
deposits. Northeastern China and the
Korean peninsula have an abundance
of coal. 
• Only 10 percent of China’s land is
suitable for farming, but China is
nonetheless the world’s leading
producer of rice.
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Natural Resources (cont.)
• South Korea’s prime farmland produces
two crops a year of rice and barley. 
• Mongolia and Japan have very limited
farmland and poor soil. 
• In Taiwan, about one-fourth of the land
is farmable. 
• Taiwan’s most important resources are
its hardwood forests.
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Natural Resources (cont.)
• Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and coastal
China support the world’s busiest deepsea fishing industries. 
• Seafood farming also has become a
major industry in East Asia.
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Natural Resources (cont.)
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Natural Resources (cont.)
Given Japan’s limited space and poor
soil, how have the Japanese been able
to survive?
Possible answer: They have made
efficient use of limited farmland to grow
food. They have depended on the sea
for foods such as fish and seaweed.
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Checking for Understanding
Define Match each definition in the left column with the
appropriate term in the right column.
__
A 1. a group or chain of islands
A. archipelago
__
C 2. fine, yellowish-brown topsoil
made up of particles of silt and
clay, usually carried by the wind
B. tsunami
__
B 3. Japanese term used for a huge
sea wave caused by an
undersea earthquake
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C. loess
Critical Thinking
Comparing and Contrasting How are East
Asia’s coastal, island, and peninsula areas
similar? How do they differ from inland
areas?
The areas are similar in that they are close
to the sea. The are different in that there are
no long rivers and less farmland on islands.
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Critical Thinking
Drawing Conclusions How does the
technique of feng shui reflect East Asian
beliefs about humans and their
environment?
Humans are a part of their environment
and should be in harmony with it.
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Critical Thinking
Predicting Consequences What
consequences do you think will result from
East Asia’s use of its ocean resources?
Possible answer: Current practices will
result in overfishing or depletion of ocean
resources.
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Analyzing Maps
Place Study the physical-political map
below. How does the elevation of the
North China Plain compare with that of
the Plateau of Tibet?
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Analyzing Maps
The North China Plain, at 0-1000 feet (0300m) above sea level, is at a much lower
elevation than the Plateau of Tibet. This
feature is located at 10,000 feet (3,000m)
above sea level.
Applying Geography
Soil Building Describe the soil-building
process that takes place in northern China’s
Yellow River basin. How does this process
influence the natural environment, the
people, and economy of the area?
Close
Reread “A Geographic View” on page 645
of your textbook. Write a description of an
East Asian land or water feature that
intrigues you, as if you were seeing it in
person for the first time.
Climate and Vegetation
Objectives
• State the reasons for East Asia’s wide variety
of climates. 
• Explain how winds, ocean currents, and
mountains influence the climates of East
Asia. 
• Identify the conditions that cause the extreme
climates in much of China. 
• List the kinds of natural vegetation that are
found in East Asia’s varied climate regions.
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Climate and Vegetation
Terms to Know
• monsoon 
• Japan Current 
• typhoon
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Climate and Vegetation
Places to Locate
• Taiwan 
• Hainan 
• Qin Ling Mountains
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Mongolia is surrounded by land on all
sides. It borders Russia to the north and
China to the east, south, and west. About
80 percent of Mongolia’s land consists of
pastures and meadows. As a result, most
Mongolians are engaged in agriculture,
primarily as herders. Mongolians grow
some wheat and barley, but the mainstay
of the economy is raising livestock.
Climate Regions
Dry highlands and grasslands dominate
East Asia’s north and west, with humid and
temperate forests to the south and east. 
• Mid-Latitude Climates 
- The southeastern quarter of East Asia has
a humid subtropical climate. 
- Summers are warm, and rains are heavy. 
- The northeastern quarter has a humid
continental climate, with cold, snowy
winters.
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Climate Regions (cont.)
- In the eastern half of the region, forests
consist of evergreen and deciduous trees. 
- Bamboo grows abundantly in warmer areas
and is the only food source for rare
mammals, such as giant and red pandas. 
- People in the region use bamboo in
numerous ways, from medicines to material
for bridges. 
- Tea and mulberry leaves also play a major
role in the culture and economy of East
Asia.
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Climate Regions (cont.)
• Desert and Steppe Climates Mongolia
and inland northern China are very dry
because the surrounding mountains
block the rain. 
• Gobi and Taklimakan desert areas
are often cold and windy. 
• Temperatures in this climate region
vary greatly.
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Climate Regions (cont.)
• Highlands Climates The higher the
elevation in the mountains, the colder
the temperature. 
• The Plateau of Tibet has an average
high temperature of only 58ºF (14ºC). 
• Tropical Rain Forest Climate Hainan,
an island off of China’s southern coast,
shares a rain forest climate with
Taiwan. 
• The temperatures are always warm,
and the summer is very rainy.
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Climate Regions (cont.)
• The Roots of Rice and Soy The
Chinese have cultivated rice and
soybeans for seven thousand years. 
• These are two of their staple foods.
(pages 651–654)
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Climate Regions (cont.)
(pages 651–654)
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Monsoons
• Monsoon winds bring seasonal weather
patterns to East Asia. 
• Summer monsoons blow from southeast
to northwest, causing soaking rains from
April to October. 
• Winter monsoons blow in the opposite
direction, bringing icy winds from
November to March. 
• Farmers depend on the summer
monsoon rains for their crops.
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Ocean Currents
• The warm Japan Current flows
northward toward southern Japan,
bringing moisture and warm
temperatures. 
• The cold Kuril Current flows southwest
from the Bering Sea, bringing cold
winds and lower temperatures to
Japan’s northern islands.
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Ocean Currents (cont.)
• The interaction of ocean currents and
monsoon winds can give rise to violent
typhoons. 
• Typhoons form in the Pacific Ocean
and blow across coastal East Asia. 
• They tend to be most severe between
late August and October.
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Ocean Currents (cont.)
How are monsoons both beneficial and
detrimental?
Monsoons bring changes in temperature
and humidity. Summer monsoons bring
precipitation. Farmers depend on the
rain that the monsoons bring. Monsoons
also bring destructive floods.
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Checking for Understanding
Define Match each definition in the left column with the
appropriate term in the right column.
__
B 1. a warm-water ocean current
that adds moisture to the winter
monsoons
__
A 2. in Asia, seasonal wind that
brings warm, moist air from the
oceans in summer and cold, dry
air from inland in winter
__
C 3. a violent tropical storm that
forms in the Pacific Ocean,
usually in late summer
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A. monsoon
B. Japan Current
C. typhoon
Critical Thinking
Analyzing Information Why is Mongolia
more suitable for herding than for farming?
Mongolia’s vegetation is mainly grassland,
a natural food source for herd animals,
but it is too dry for farming.
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Critical Thinking
Predicting Consequences What economic
effects would occur if the summer monsoon
arrived months late in China?
A drought and crop failure could occur if
the summer monsoon arrived months late.
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Critical Thinking
Identifying Cause and Effect How do
ocean currents affect East Asia’s climate?
Clashing cold Kuril (Oyashio) and warm
Japan (Kuroshio) currents cause cold
and warm winters, respectively.
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Analyzing Maps
Region Compare
the maps on the
right. What kinds
of vegetation
characterize high
latitude climates?
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Analyzing Maps
The region’s
higher latitudes
have grassland,
desert scrub and
desert waste, and
some forest.
Applying Geography
Effects of Elevation Write a paragraph
analyzing how mountains, plateaus, and
lowlands affect East Asia’s climate and
vegetation.
Close
Name an East Asian country, and have
your classmates identify its climate types
and vegetation.
Section 1: The Land (pages 645–650)
Key Points
• East Asia’s location at the meeting point of
tectonic plates leaves the region vulnerable
to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and
tsunamis. 
• The region of East Asia consists of China,
Mongolia, and North and South Korea on the
Asian continent, plus the island countries of
Japan and Taiwan. 
• East Asia’s rivers provide important
transportation systems and support fertile
farmlands.
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Section 1: The Land (pages 645–650)
Key Points
• East Asia is rich in minerals, but they are
unevenly distributed. 
• Limited farmlands, long coastlines, and large
populations have made the region dependent
on the sea for food.
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Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
Key Points
(pages 651–655)
• East Asia’s natural vegetation tends to parallel
the region’s climate zones. 
• East Asian countries rely on seasonal winds
known as monsoons. The summer monsoons
bring more than 80 percent of the region’s
rainfall. 
• Ocean currents affect the climates of coastal
and island regions. Powerful typhoons form in
the Pacific and blow across coastal East Asia in
later summer and early fall.
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Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
Key Points
(pages 651–655)
• East Asia’s varied vegetation includes needleleaved and broad-leaved evergreen trees,
tropical plants, bamboo, tea, mulberry trees,
and grasses as well as tropical rain forest
vegetation.
Reviewing Key Terms
Insert the key term that matches the definition below.
archipelago
monsoon
Japan Current
tsunami
loess
typhoon
1. ___________________
large, fast-moving wave
tsunami
caused by an undersea
earthquake
2. ___________________
chain or group of islands
archipelago
3. ___________________
seasonal wind
monsoon
typhoon
4. ___________________
powerful, hurricane-like
storm generated in the
western Pacific
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Reviewing Key Terms
Insert the key term that matches the definition below.
archipelago
monsoon
Japan Current
tsunami
loess
typhoon
5. ___________________
warm-water stream that
Japan Current
affects the climate in
Japan
6. ___________________
fine, windblown topsoil
loess
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Reviewing Facts
Section 1: The Land
On what landform are North and South
Korea located?
They are located on the Korean Peninsula.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 1: The Land
What is the largest and most densely
populated of the Japanese islands?
Honshu is the largest and most densely
populated of the Japanese islands.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 1: The Land
Describe the natural hazards that result from
East Asia’s location at the meeting point of
three tectonic plates?
Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
result from East Asia’s location at the
meeting point of three tectonic plates.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 1: The Land
From which part of China do most of the
region’s great mountain ranges extend?
The region’s great mountain ranges extend
from the Pamirs area in western China.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 1: The Land
What are China’s four major river or
waterway systems?
China’s four major river or waterway
systems are the Yellow River, Yangtze
River, Xi River, and the Grand Canal.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
Which economically important plants thrive
in East Asia’s mid-latitudes?
Bamboo, tea bush, and the mulberry tree
thrive in East Asia’s mid-latitudes.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
What climate factor influences East Asia
in seasonal cycles?
Summer and winter monsoons influence
East Asia in seasonal cycles.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
How are economic activities affected by
climate in East Asia?
The economy depends on monsoons
to bring rains for the cops. Crops may
fail if there is too much or too little rain.
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Reviewing Facts
Section 2: Climate and Vegetation
Which ocean current brings cold winters
to Hokkaido?
The Kuril (Oyashio) current brings cold
winters to Hokkaido.
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Critical Thinking
Making Generalizations How has the
uneven distribution of natural resources
most likely affected the economies of
countries in the region?
Possible answers: Smaller countries, such
as Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, import and
conserve limited resources, thus relying
on trade. Abundant resources may enable
China to be independent or to profit from
exporting natural resources.
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing Information Why might the
countries surrounding the South China
Sea compete for control of its waters?
It is an important shipping area.
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Locating Places
Match the letters on the map with the physical features
of East Asia.
__1.
Yellow River
C
__2.
Yangtze River
G
__3.
Mongolia
E
__4.
Honshu
A
__5.
Yellow Sea
B
__6.
Plateau of Tibet
F
__7.
Himalaya
H
__8.
South Korea
D
__9.
Taiwan
I
__10.
North China Plain
J
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Which country’s border is farthest north:
Japan, China, or Mongolia?
China’s border is farthest north.
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Choose the best answer for the following multiplechoice question. If you have trouble answering the
question, use the process of elimination to narrow
your choices.
1. If you were to hike straight up Hsinkao Shan, what would be the most
gradual route to take?
A
From the west
B
From the south
C
From the north
D
From the east
Test-Taking Tip On a contour map, the closer the lines that show elevation
(isolines), the faster the terrain rises and the steeper the topography. Where
lines are far apart, the change in elevation is more gradual. To answer the
question correctly, first find Hsinkao Shan on the map. Determine the side
of the mountain where the lines seem farthest apart. Then choose the
answer that best describes your observation. It also may be helpful to
notice where the map lines are closest. You can then eliminate these
choices from the answers.
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Bamboo grows more rapidly than any other living
thing. Near Kyoto, Japan, scientists measured one
bamboo culm, or stem, that grew almost 4 feet
(1.2 m) in 24 hours.
Mountains cover one-third of China. Only 14
mountain peaks in the world are higher than 26,400
feet (8,000 m). Of these, 9 are in China or along its
southeastern border.
Mongolia With an average of over 257 cloudless
days per year, Mongolia is known as the “Land of
Blue Sky.” Winters are bitter cold, but with air so dry
that very little snow falls.
Mongolia
Language:
Population:
Khalkha Mongol
2,400,000
4 per square mi.
2 per square km
Landmass: 604,826 square mi.
1,566,499 square km
Currency:
Tugrik
Government: Republic
Major
Export
Major
Import
Copper
Fuels
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Developing Multimedia
Presentations
You can take advantage of all available technologies and
media forms to create classroom presentations. A multi-media
presentation can engage the senses and capture the
attention of your audience.
Developing Multimedia
Presentations
Learning the Skill
A multimedia presentation uses several types of media to present
information. These media may include audio, text, and graphics,
such as slides, transparencies, animation, or videos. Any
multimedia presentation should have a definite purpose. Before
you begin to develop a presentation, state the purpose briefly in
one or two sentences. Identifying the purpose will guide your
research and help you select the media to use. Choosing the
appropriate media from those available will help you
communicate information most effectively. Showing a videotape
of a graph during a presentation will probably not capture your
audience’s attention. An overhead transparency might be a better
tool for displaying a graph. To prepare a presentation on the
recent migration patterns of East Asians, for example, you might
display a combination of maps and photos showing past and
present migrations.
Developing Multimedia
Presentations
Learning the Skill
Use these questions to develop multimedia presentations: 
• What is my purpose? 
• Which forms of media will best show the kind of
information I want to present? 
• Which media are available? 
• What computer software programs do I need, if any? 
• Does my computer support these software programs?
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Developing Multimedia
Presentations
Practicing the Skill
Answer the following questions about developing multimedia
presentations.
1. What media tools would be most effective for a
presentation about an important leader in East Asia?
Graphics would be most effect, such as slides or video.
2. What media tools would be most effective for explaining
population changes in East Asia?
Transparencies would be most effect, including graphs,
tables, or maps.
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Developing Multimedia
Presentations
Practicing the Skill
Answer the following questions about developing multimedia
presentations.
3. What are some possible advantages and disadvantages
of showing a Web site during a multimedia presentation?
Web sites are colorful, dynamic, and engaging, but they
may contain unwanted messages, may be difficult to
see if the screen is small, and there may be technical
difficulties.
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Maps
East Asia: Physical-Political
East Asia: Climate Regions
East Asia: Natural Vegetation
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Chengdu
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