Asia part 2

A farming approach focused on maximizing crop production using a variety of crops.

A farming technique with low crop yield, supporting only small populations for short periods.

Growing rice in flooded fields, producing multiple harvests a year, sustaining large populations.

A process of environmental deterioration in the Himalayan region due to human actions.

Nepal was divided into numerous small kingdoms before unification in 1768.

A conflict in Nepal between government forces and the Maoist rebels from 1996 to 2006.

Nepal transitioned from a monarchy to a federal democratic republic after 2006.

A major city in Nepal

A region encompassing South and East Asia, characterized by a distinct wet season driven by monsoon winds.

The number of people living in a specific area, usually measured as people per square kilometer.

High numbers of people living in cities and towns.

Fewer people residing within a given area, often found in sparsely populated regions.

Least Developed Countries: countries with lower levels of development characterized by poverty, limited infrastructure, and high dependence on agriculture.

A phase after industrialization where manufacturing declines, but services and technology grow. Japan faces concerns about its aging and declining population.

A policy implemented in China to restrict families to one child, aiming to control population growth.

India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous country due to its continued population growth.

The western part of the East Asian region containing high mountainous areas, plateaus, and basins. These features prominently impact regional climate, creating contrasting zones within a relatively small geographical area.

This central part of the East Asian region features lower hills, river floodplains, basins, and the sea. This area is more accessible and has higher population density due to more hospitable conditions compared to the Inner Arc.

The eastern part of the East Asian region consists of islands and seas, creating a distinct landform pattern with a significant impact on climate and culture. Archipelagoes, clusters of islands, are a notable feature of this arc.

The summer monsoon is characterized by moist, humid air flowing from the sea to land, causing heavy rains, especially in elevated areas. This annual cycle is critical for agriculture and water resources.

The winter monsoon involves the reversal of air flow, with dry air moving from the land towards the sea. This leads to a long dry season, except in regions like Japan where the sea moderates the climate.

The monsoon wind patterns characterize the climate of East Asia. The seasonal changes in winds influence rain patterns and greatly impact regional agriculture and people's daily lives.

This climate zone found in East Asia experiences high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. It supports a rich diversity of plant and animal life, often described as the 'lungs of the earth'.

This climate zone alternates between wet and dry seasons, with grasslands and scattered trees. It supports grazing animals and a diverse ecosystem, though subject to periodic droughts.