Chapter 8 Lesson 1 Review

Front

In Chinese, Huang He means what?

Back

Yellow River

Front

How long is the Huang He River?

Back

2,900 miles

Front

The yellow soil in the Huang He River is called what?

Back

Loess

Front

Due to its rich soil the Huang He valley was one of the great producing areas of what crop in the ancient world?

Back

Wheat

Front

How did the Huang He River cause misfortune?

Back

Caused flooding

Front

The people of China moved south and settled near another great river, named?

Back

Chang Jiang

Front

How long is the Chang Jiang?

Back

3,915 miles

Front

How were the Huang He River and Chang Jiang River similar?

Back

Both provided rich soil for farming

Front

How much of China's land can be used as farm land?

Back

1/10

Front

What type of landforms cover much of the country's land?

Back

Mountains and desert