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Which geographical feature significantly influences the climate of Southeast Asia, leading to distinct wet and dry seasons?
Which geographical feature significantly influences the climate of Southeast Asia, leading to distinct wet and dry seasons?
- Extensive mountain ranges
- Proximity to the Indian subcontinent
- Regular monsoons (correct)
- Large plateaus
How does the geographical layout of Southeast Asia contribute to its cultural and economic diversity?
How does the geographical layout of Southeast Asia contribute to its cultural and economic diversity?
- By fostering isolation between mainland and island nations
- By promoting cultural exchange through a common language
- By facilitating trade and cultural interactions between mainland and archipelago nations (correct)
- By creating uniform climate patterns across the region
If a country in Southeast Asia experiences a prolonged dry season, which climatic phenomenon is likely the primary cause?
If a country in Southeast Asia experiences a prolonged dry season, which climatic phenomenon is likely the primary cause?
- Decreased solar insolation
- Increased equatorial air pressure
- Shift in monsoon patterns (correct)
- Increased volcanic activity
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap?
Which set of countries were once known as French Indochina?
Which set of countries were once known as French Indochina?
If infrastructure development plans are being considered in Southeast Asia, what environmental consideration should be given the highest priority?
If infrastructure development plans are being considered in Southeast Asia, what environmental consideration should be given the highest priority?
Why is the Malay Peninsula significant to the geography of Southeast Asia?
Why is the Malay Peninsula significant to the geography of Southeast Asia?
How does the location of Southeast Asia, in relation to major landmasses and climate zones, influence its biodiversity?
How does the location of Southeast Asia, in relation to major landmasses and climate zones, influence its biodiversity?
A government is planning for long-term water resource management. What aspect of the Mekong River basin would be most critical to study?
A government is planning for long-term water resource management. What aspect of the Mekong River basin would be most critical to study?
What strategic advantage does Singapore's city-state status confer, given its location in Southeast Asia?
What strategic advantage does Singapore's city-state status confer, given its location in Southeast Asia?
Flashcards
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Region of Asia east of India and south of China, including a mainland and archipelagoes.
Countries of Mainland Southeast Asia
Countries of Mainland Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.
Indochinese Peninsula countries
Indochinese Peninsula countries
Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Monsoons
Monsoons
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Mekong River
Mekong River
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Tonle Sap
Tonle Sap
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Tropical and subtropical climate
Tropical and subtropical climate
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Study Notes
- Southeast Asia is located east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China.
- The region includes a mainland area and a string of archipelagoes to the south and east.
- The Malay Peninsula extends approximately 700 miles south from the mainland.
- Mainland Southeast Asia includes: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.
- Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam were once known as Indochina or French Indochina due to French occupation.
- All of Southeast Asia is within tropical and subtropical climate zones.
- The region receives high annual rainfall.
- Regular monsoons occur, causing wet and dry seasons.
- The landscape is characterized by mountains, plains, and plateaus.
- The Mekong is the longest river in mainland Southeast Asia.
- The Mekong flows for 1,200 miles through southern China.
- It then flows for nearly 1,500 miles through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
- The Tonle Sap in Cambodia is the largest lake in Southeast Asia.
- Tonle Sap drains into the Mekong delta.
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