China Map Diagram Quiz
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What is the Gobi Desert?

  • A high plateau
  • A river in China
  • One of the world's largest deserts covering part of China and Mongolia (correct)
  • A mountain range
  • What mountain range is located north of the Taklimakan Desert?

    Tian Shan Mountains

    Where is the Taklimakan Desert located?

    Western China between the Tian Shan and Kunlun Mountains

    Where are the Kunlun Shan Mountains located?

    <p>North of the Plateau of Tibet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Plateau of Tibet?

    <p>A high plateau in western China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates India from China?

    <p>Himalayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Huang He River also known as?

    <p>Yellow River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest river in China?

    <p>Chang Jiang River (Yangzi River)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Xi River also known as?

    <p>West River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Qinling Shandi Mountains divide?

    <p>Northern part of China from the southern part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body of water separates the Korean Peninsula and China?

    <p>Yellow Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is located south of Japan and east of China?

    <p>East China Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the South China Sea located?

    <p>South of the Yangtze River, west of the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geographic Features of China

    • The Gobi Desert is one of the world's largest deserts, spanning parts of China and Mongolia.
    • Tian Shan Mountains are situated north of the Taklimakan Desert, forming a significant mountain range in the region.
    • The Taklimakan Desert lies in western China, bordered by the Tian Shan and Kunlun Mountains.
    • Kunlun Shan Mountains are located north of the Plateau of Tibet, making it another critical mountain range.
    • The Plateau of Tibet is a prominent high plateau in western China, known for its elevation and unique geography.
    • The Himalayas form the natural boundary between India and China, recognized as the tallest mountain range globally.

    Major Rivers and Water Bodies

    • The Huang He River, also known as the "Yellow River," is often referred to as the "river of sorrows" due to its frequent flooding. It flows in the northeast and is one of China's longest rivers.
    • The Chang Jiang River, or Yangzi River, holds the title of the longest river in China, essential for transportation and agriculture.
    • The Xi River, called "West River," is located in South China and flows eastward towards the South China Sea.

    Mountain Divisions and Seas

    • The Qinling Shandi Mountains run through southeastern and east-central China, acting as a geographical divide between northern and southern regions of the country.
    • The Yellow Sea lies between the Korean Peninsula and China, with the Huang He River discharging into it.
    • The East China Sea is positioned south of Japan and east of China, playing a vital role in maritime trade.
    • The South China Sea is found south of the Yangtze River and west of the Pacific Ocean, known for its strategic importance and biodiversity.

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