Question

Question 1 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

Bamboo is an ecologically friendly choice for hardwood flooring and furniture.

Question 1 options:
True
False
Question 2 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

The earliest civilization in China settled on the banks of the Huang He.

Question 2 options:
True
False
Question 3 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

Northeastern China, North Korea, South Korea, Northern Japan all have coniferous forests, temperate grasslands, agriculture and are located in a humid continental climate zone.

Question 3 options:
True
False
Question 4 (0.5 points)
Why is bamboo considered one of the best renewable resources on the planet?

Question 4 options:

It can be used as food as well as construction material.


It can grow in any tropical region in the world.


It grows quickly and in dense conditions.


It is an extremely hard substance that can be used to make furniture as well as bridges.

Question 5 (0.5 points)
What is the longest river in Asia?

Question 5 options:

The Huang He River


The Yangtze River


The Shimanto River


The Naktong River

Question 6 (0.5 points)
Which river is shown on this map?

Relief map showing a river running west to east beginning far northwest of Chongqing and running southeast until it flows northeast through Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and a bit north of Shanghai.

Question 6 options:

The Huang He River


The Yangtze River


The Shimanto River


The Naktong River

Question 7 (0.5 points)
Southeastern China, Southern South Korea, Southern Japan, Northern Taiwan are located in what climate zone?

Question 7 options:

Tropical wet


Desert


Humid subtropical


Humid continental

Question 8 (0.5 points)
Northeastern China, North Korea, South Korea, Northern Japan, containing coniferous forests, temperate grasslands, and agriculture, are all part of what climate zone?

Question 8 options:

Tropical wet


Desert


Humid subtropical


Humid continental

Question 9 (0.5 points)
Which of the following is the reason why natural hazards in East Asia cause such a large loss of life?

Question 9 options:

The poverty of East Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.


The location of East Asia near multiple bodies of water makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.


The lack of democratic government in East Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.


The refusal of industrialized nations to assist East Asia during times of disaster makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.

Question 10 (0.5 points)
According to the chart below, approximately how many people were killed in the tsunami of 2004?

Line graph of major natural disaster events in the Asia and Pacific region 1988 through 2007. The years run along the x axis beginning with 1985 and moving in five year intervals to 2005. The countries are along the y axis beginning with Sri Lanka at the bottom and moving up to Bangladesh, India, Iran Islamic Rep., Thailand, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. The number of deaths run up the y axis. Circles representing the natural disaster are light green for earthquakes, green for tsunamis and dark green for cyclones. A large green circle shows 165,708 deaths in Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Turkey close to 2005. A large dark green circle shows 138,907 deaths in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka close to 1990. Green circles in many countries are concentrated close to the 2005 mark.

Question 10 options:

5,000


20,000


40,000


165,000

Question 11 (0.5 points)
What is the primary significance of bamboo in East Asia today?

Question 11 options:

It is mainly used for aesthetic purposes.


It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.


Bamboo is the national plant of China.


It was used throughout history, but is not used too widely in modern times.

Question 12 (0.5 points)
Why can’t rice production keep up with demand?

Question 12 options:

Too many rice eaters throughout the world, not enough land to grow it on.


Too few people interested in harvesting rice


Not enough money can be made from rice paddies.


Rice consumption is only growing in Asia.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 1:** True
Bamboo is considered an ecologically friendly choice because it is a highly renewable resource.

**Question 2:** True
The earliest civilization in China (the Yellow River civilization) settled on the banks of the Huang He (Yellow River).

**Question 3:** False
While they do have some common features, the climate and vegetation differ across these regions, and not all are classified under a humid continental climate.

**Question 4:** It grows quickly and in dense conditions.
Bamboo's ability to grow rapidly in dense stands makes it an excellent renewable resource.

**Question 5:** The Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia.

**Question 6:** The Yangtze River
The description matches the course of the Yangtze River.

**Question 7:** Humid subtropical
Southeastern China, Southern South Korea, Southern Japan, and Northern Taiwan are predominantly in a humid subtropical climate zone.

**Question 8:** Humid continental
Northeastern China, North Korea, South Korea, and Northern Japan fall under the humid continental climate zone.

**Question 9:** The poverty of East Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
Poverty often exacerbates the impact of natural hazards due to inadequate infrastructure and preparedness.

**Question 10:** 165,000
The tsunami of 2004 resulted in approximately 165,000 deaths.

**Question 11:** It is used in construction, bridge building, privacy screens, food, and decoration.
Bamboo has various practical applications beyond aesthetics.

**Question 12:** Too many rice eaters throughout the world, not enough land to grow it on.
The demand for rice is growing, but land and resources for production are limited.