Ch 3.3 Physical Geography of Asia

The ____________ Plain stretches across Northern India and is home to one-tenth of the world's population

The Manchurian Plain is home to one-tenth of the world's population.

One of the earliest human civilizations in history settled along the Indus River

The Gobi Desert is Asia's largest desert

Eastern Russia is considered part of South East Asia

Which ocean does NOT border Asia's coasts?

The Yangtze River is the world's third-largest river and is used extensively as a trade avenue

Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia is threatened by massive and destructive waves called _____________

This ecosystem is common in northern China. This is a dry climate which is home to short shrubs, sheep, goats, and Mongolian Gerbils.

This ecosystem is common in eastern and northern Siberian. Flora includes mosses, summer flowers, and small shrubs. Animals include wolves, reindeer, foxes and rabbits.