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Which geographical feature is predominant in both Central Asia and West Asia?
Which geographical feature is predominant in both Central Asia and West Asia?
- Vast deserts (correct)
- Extensive coastlines
- Dense rainforests
- Large river deltas
The Dead Sea, known for its high salinity, is located in South Asia.
The Dead Sea, known for its high salinity, is located in South Asia.
False (B)
Name the South Asian mountain range that contains the world's tallest mountain.
Name the South Asian mountain range that contains the world's tallest mountain.
Himalayan Mountains
Historically, West Asia has been referred to as the __________ of the World due to its location at the intersection of three continents.
Historically, West Asia has been referred to as the __________ of the World due to its location at the intersection of three continents.
Match each region with a primary geographical or agricultural characteristic:
Match each region with a primary geographical or agricultural characteristic:
Flashcards
What is Central Asia?
What is Central Asia?
A region with deserts, mountains, and plateaus, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
What is South-East Asia?
What is South-East Asia?
A region characterized by many islands and large rice farms; it includes countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
What is South Asia?
What is South Asia?
A region with mountain chains, including the Himalayas, which includes India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
What is West Asia?
What is West Asia?
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What is the Dead Sea?
What is the Dead Sea?
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Study Notes
- Central Asia features a landscape of deserts, mountains, and plateaus
- Countries in this region are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan
South-East Asia
- This region is characterized by numerous islands
- Countries included are Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, and East Timor
- South-East Asia contains large rice farms
West Asia
- Formerly known as the Middle East or Crossroads of the World
- Asia, Africa, and Europe connect in West Asia
- Most of West Asia is desert
- Countries included are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
South Asia
- This region contains mountain chains including the Himalayan Mountains
- Mount Everest, part of the Himalayan chain, has the distinction of being tallest mountain in the world
- Countries included are India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka
- India is the largest country in South Asia
- The Dead Sea, the world's lowest point, is in West Asia and has the highest salinity
- Few organisms live in the Dead Sea, except for bacteria and fungi
- The density of the Dead Sea allows people to float easily
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