Landforms and Topography

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What is the primary characteristic of a landform?

Its proximity to a coastline

Its natural feature on the Earth's surface (correct)

Its height above sea level

Its soil or rock type

What type of map would be drawn to show landforms?

Population density map

Geological map

Topographical map (correct)

Climate map

Approximately how many square miles does East Asia cover?

3.9 million square miles (correct)

7.9 million square miles

5.9 million square miles

1.9 million square miles

What is the average elevation of the Tibetan Plateau?

Above 16,000 feet Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain range is the largest in the world?

The Himalayas Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Japan is mountainous?

Around 70% of Japan Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of Mount Fuji?

12,000 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest mountain in North Korea?

Paektu Signup and view all the answers

Which river in China is the longest?

Yangtze Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the rivers in Japan and those in other East Asian countries?

Rivers in Japan are deeper and faster moving than those in other countries Signup and view all the answers

Which lake in China is the largest in terms of area?

Qinghai Lake Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Yellow River in Chinese history?

It provided the fertile land and water supply for ancient China Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Earth's crust in the Korean Peninsula?

It is stable Signup and view all the answers

What is the deepest canyon on Earth?

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest river in North Korea?

Amnok River Signup and view all the answers