Questions and Answers
What geographical feature is the Shandong Peninsula primarily known for?
Where is the Leizhou Peninsula located?
southwestern end of Guangdong
Which peninsula is found at the south of Guangdong Province?
Macao Peninsula
The Korean Peninsula extends southwards for about _____ miles from continental Asia.
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Where is Hainan Island located?
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What body of water separates Hainan Island from Leizhou Peninsula?
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Study Notes
Peninsulas of East Asia
- Shandong Peninsula: Predominantly mountainous; situated in Northwestern, Western, and Southwestern regions of China.
- Leizhou Peninsula: Positioned at the southwestern tip of Guangdong province; bordered by the Gulf of Tonkin on the west.
- Macao Peninsula: Located south of Guangdong Province; forms the tip of a peninsula created by the Zhujiang (Pearl River) estuary to the east and the Xijiang (West River) to the west.
- Korean Peninsula: Stretches approximately 684 miles southward from continental Asia into the Pacific Ocean; bordered by the Sea of Japan to the south and the Yellow Sea to the west; connected by the Korea Strait.
Islands of East Asia
- Hainan Island: Found in the South China Sea; separated from Leizhou Peninsula by the narrow Qiongzhou Strait.
- Hong Kong Island: Not specified in details but is a significant urban area located off the southern coast of China, adjacent to mainland Hong Kong.
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This quiz features flashcards on the prominent peninsulas and islands of East Asia, focusing on geographic features and locations. Learn about Shandong Peninsula, Leizhou Peninsula, Macao Peninsula, and their significance within the region's geography.
