The continent of Asia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere. Most of the continent is also located in the Northern Hemisphere. The equator cuts through Southeast Asia. This leaves a few countries in that region in the Southern Hemisphere.

Question

Most of Asia and Europe are located on the same landmass. In this unit, you will study the southern and eastern parts of Asia.

Look at the map below. This map shows the countries of South Asia and East Asia. South Asia is bordered on the north by Central Asia and China. Its eastern border is the Pacific Ocean. Its southern border is the Indian Ocean. Countries in the Middle East form the western border.

East Asia includes the countries of China, Mongolia, North Korea, and South Korea on the mainland. Tibet, a part of China, is also in this region. East Asia also includes the island nations of Japan and Taiwan. Taiwan considers itself a separate nation, although China claims it.

Map

South Asia and East Asia

Practice 1: Location

Use the map above to help you decide if each statement below is true or false.

Asia is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
True
False
Most of Asia and Europe are located on the same landmass.
True
False
Asia is usually divided into East Asia and South Asia.
True
False
South Asia is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
True
False

Answer 1

Based on the information provided:

1. Asia is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
   False (Asia is primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere; while it extends into the Northern Hemisphere, it does not primarily occupy the Western Hemisphere.)

2. Most of Asia and Europe are located on the same landmass.
   True (Asia and Europe are connected and share the Eurasian landmass.)

3. Asia is usually divided into East Asia and South Asia.
   True (Asia is commonly divided into various regions, including East Asia and South Asia.)

4. South Asia is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
   False (South Asia is bordered on the west by the countries in the Middle East; the Pacific Ocean is its eastern border.)