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The distance between each degree of latitude is approximately $111$ kilometers.
The distance between each degree of latitude is approximately $111$ kilometers.
True (A)
The Prime Meridian was established by the Russian Czar in $1824$.
The Prime Meridian was established by the Russian Czar in $1824$.
False (B)
The Prime Meridian is located in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Prime Meridian is located in Tbilisi, Georgia.
False (B)
The Prime Meridian divides the earth into two equal hemispheres, East and West.
The Prime Meridian divides the earth into two equal hemispheres, East and West.
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The Prime Meridian is also known as the “Greenwich Mean Time” (GMT).
The Prime Meridian is also known as the “Greenwich Mean Time” (GMT).
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West Asia is sometimes referred to as the Near East.
West Asia is sometimes referred to as the Near East.
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The Maldives are located in Central Asia.
The Maldives are located in Central Asia.
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The five Central Asian republics are: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
The five Central Asian republics are: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
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The term 'AM' stands for 'ante meridian,' which means afternoon.
The term 'AM' stands for 'ante meridian,' which means afternoon.
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Longitude lines are horizontal lines on a world map.
Longitude lines are horizontal lines on a world map.
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The word "Asa" means "hope" and is the root of the name "Asia" which signifies a feeling of optimism associated with the continent.
The word "Asa" means "hope" and is the root of the name "Asia" which signifies a feeling of optimism associated with the continent.
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Asia's unique location as the easternmost continent means that the sunrise, and therefore, the start of a new day, occurs there first.
Asia's unique location as the easternmost continent means that the sunrise, and therefore, the start of a new day, occurs there first.
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The Ural Mountains, located in Asia, serve as the primary dividing line between the continent and Europe, signifying a clear geographical separation.
The Ural Mountains, located in Asia, serve as the primary dividing line between the continent and Europe, signifying a clear geographical separation.
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The smallest country in the world is located in Southeast Asia, where the landmass is primarily comprised of detached islands rather than a connected continental landmass.
The smallest country in the world is located in Southeast Asia, where the landmass is primarily comprised of detached islands rather than a connected continental landmass.
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The Prime Meridian, located at 0 degrees longitude, is the dividing line between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, effectively splitting the globe in half.
The Prime Meridian, located at 0 degrees longitude, is the dividing line between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, effectively splitting the globe in half.
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The deepest trench in the world, the Mariana Trench, is found in the Pacific Ocean, located off the coast of Asia, highlighting the continent's vast geographical features.
The deepest trench in the world, the Mariana Trench, is found in the Pacific Ocean, located off the coast of Asia, highlighting the continent's vast geographical features.
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Asia harbors the Three Cradles of Civilization, signifying that all human civilizations originated exclusively from Asia.
Asia harbors the Three Cradles of Civilization, signifying that all human civilizations originated exclusively from Asia.
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The Equator, located at 0 degrees latitude, splits the Earth into two equal hemispheres, with both hemispheres being equal in landmass.
The Equator, located at 0 degrees latitude, splits the Earth into two equal hemispheres, with both hemispheres being equal in landmass.
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The term "Continental" refers to countries that are geographically attached to the primary landmass, contrasting with "Maritime" countries which are island nations detached from the main continent.
The term "Continental" refers to countries that are geographically attached to the primary landmass, contrasting with "Maritime" countries which are island nations detached from the main continent.
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The term "Maritime" refers to countries that are geographically attached to the primary landmass, contrasting with "Continental" countries which are island nations detached from the main continent.
The term "Maritime" refers to countries that are geographically attached to the primary landmass, contrasting with "Continental" countries which are island nations detached from the main continent.
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Study Notes
Physical Environment of Asia
- Asia is unique due to its vast size, diverse people, geography, and diverse plant and animal life.
- Asia has the richest, largest, and most populated continent in area, encompassing 44.5 million km².
- It's bounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Ural and Caucasus Mountains.
- Asian countries are categorized as either continental or maritime, depending on whether their land is part of the continental land mass or separate islands.
- The sun rises in the east, meaning the day starts in Asia.
- Asia nurtured the first civilizations.
- Russia is the largest country in Asia, while Brunei, Maldives, and East Timor are among the smallest.
- Mt. Everest is Asia's highest mountain.
- The Mariana Trench is Asia's deepest point.
Asia: A Unique Continent
- Asia's name originates from the word "asa," meaning hope, sunrise, new beginnings, and a feeling of safety and comfort after darkness.
- Asia was once considered the center of the world because of the early development of civilizations there.
- Western dominance emerged after Western colonizers conquered Asian territories.
Primary Reference Lines
- Geographers use hemispheres—North, South, East, and West—to divide the world.
- The two primary lines are the Equator and the Prime Meridian.
- The Equator divides the world into equal North and South hemispheres.
- The Equator is located precisely at zero degrees latitude.
- It's an equal distance from the North and South Poles.
- Mapmakers use parallel lines of latitude between the Equator and the poles.
- Each degree of latitude equals approximately 111 kilometers.
- The Prime Meridian is a line that defines the East-West division of the earth.
- In 1824, a Russian Czar placed a huge stone cross on the Ural Mountains to mark the line.
- The Prime Meridian is located in Greenwich, West London, and marks zero degrees longitude.
- Longitude lines are vertical lines on world maps, and each represents roughly 111 kilometers of distance.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is associated with the Prime Meridian for timekeeping.
- AM (ante-meridian) is used for the morning,
- PM (post-meridian) for the afternoon.
Political and Geographical Regions of Asia
- Asia is divided in several key geographical areas:
- Western Asia (Middle East): Including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Yemen.
- South Asia: Containing India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the Himalayan countries of Nepal and Bhutan.
- Central Asia: Comprising Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan.
- East Asia: Including China, Mongolia, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, and South Korea.
- Southeast Asia: Consisting of Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and East Timor (Timor Leste), and the Philippines.
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Explore the unique characteristics that define Asia, including its vast geography, diverse cultures, and rich biodiversity. This quiz will test your knowledge on Asia's physical features, its civilizations, and geographical landmarks. Discover how these elements make Asia one of the most intriguing continents in the world.
