Asia part 2

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What is a characteristic of wet rice cultivation?

Is primarily practiced in urban areas.

Can produce 2-3 crops per year. (correct)

Requires very little water.

Can only sustain populations for short periods.

What is a consequence of clear-cutting and cultivating steep lands in Nepal?

Improved monsoon rain absorption.

Reduction in sediment load in rivers.

Increased agricultural productivity.

Increased erosion and landslides. (correct)

Which factor contributes to the flooding in Bangladesh?

Deforestation in urban areas.

Sediment load decrease.

Lower river basin levels.

Increased sediment load from erosion. (correct)

What major political change occurred in Nepal in 2006?

Transition from a monarchy to a federal republic. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the civil war in Nepal from 1996 to 2006?

Conflict between government forces and guerrillas. Signup and view all the answers

How does shifting cultivation impact population sustainability?

It can sustain only small populations for brief periods. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common result of heavy monsoon rains in Nepal?

Increased likelihood of landslides. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of agriculture primarily supports large populations over long periods?

Wet rice cultivation. Signup and view all the answers

Which country is predicted to soon become the world's most populous?

India Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the varying population growth patterns in South and East Asia?

Varying economic development levels Signup and view all the answers

What effect has China's 'one-child policy' had on its population trends?

Declining birth rate Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest population density?

Hong Kong Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical population growth rate range in Timor-Leste?

2% to 2.7% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of countries predominantly characterize the demographics of the region?

LDCs (Less Developed Countries) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern for postindustrial Japan regarding its population?

Population aging Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental concern is associated with the Himalayas?

Soil erosion Signup and view all the answers

Which climate type is associated with generally warm and well-watered conditions in the region?

Tropical rain forest Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the summer monsoon?

Predictable rains with high humidity Signup and view all the answers

Which climate type is NOT found within the range of climates mentioned?

Boreal forest Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the winter monsoon is correct?

Inland areas lose warmth while coastal waters remain warm. Signup and view all the answers

How does monsoon climate influence agriculture in the region?

By providing consistent rainfall needed for crops. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does environmental degradation have in the Himalayas?

Reduction in water quality and availability. Signup and view all the answers

Which geographic formations make up the inner arc of the region?

High mountain ranges and plateaus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the outer arc of the region?

It contains high mountain ranges. Signup and view all the answers

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