SE Asia Physical Features

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This desert region in Asia spans parts of China and Mongolia. It is a rain shadow desert, was part of the Mongol Empire, and hosted several cities along the Silk Road. What is the name of this desert?

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The Gobi Desert

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Known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization," this river in northeastern China is sometimes called "China's sorrow" due to its frequent and devastating floods. What is the name of this river?

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The Huang He

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The Taklimakan Desert is located in which part of China?

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Northwest China

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The Sea of Japan is an important body of water located between the Asian continent and the islands of Japan. Which statement about its location is correct? It lies to the east of China. It is surrounded by Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. It lies between Japan and Korea. It is located near the southern tip of Asia.

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It lies between Japan and Korea.

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A food critic traveled to Asia to explore cuisines. She started in Japan, enjoying sukiyaki, and then went to India for biryani. Which direction did she travel?

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From Japan to India

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An orchestra traveled around Asia to perform. After a concert in India, they flew to Vietnam for their next show. Which statement about this journey is correct?

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They traveled from India to Vietnam.

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Which of the following statements about countries in Asia is correct?
Vietnam is to the south of China.
India is to the east of Japan.
Japan is to the west of Indonesia.
Indonesia is located in central Asia.

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Vietnam is to the south of China.

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Roman and his friends planned a trip from China to Indonesia. Which direction did they travel?

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From China to Indonesia

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Which major mountain range forms a natural border to the west of China and is the highest in the world?

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The Himalayan Mountains