Question 1

What is the most mountainous region of China?

Accepted Answer

A)  north 
B)  east 
C)  west 
D)  central 
E)  south 
A)  north 
B)  east 
C)  west 
D)  central 
E)  south

Question 2

How many major islands make up Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  12 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  12

Question 3

All of the following statements about China with respect to climate change are true, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  China's total production of greenhouse gases surpassed those of the U.S. in 2007. 
B)  China is building one coal-fired power plant every week on average. 
C)  China is becoming a world leader in research and development of solar energy technology. 
D)  China's food production could fall by as much as 37% if climate change continues. 
E)  China's government insists that economic development must take priority over reducing greenhouse gases. 
A)  China's total production of greenhouse gases surpassed those of the U.S. in 2007. 
B)  China is building one coal-fired power plant every week on average. 
C)  China is becoming a world leader in research and development of solar energy technology. 
D)  China's food production could fall by as much as 37% if climate change continues. 
E)  China's government insists that economic development must take priority over reducing greenhouse gases.

Question 4

In which country of East Asia has Confucian philosophy had the LEAST influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  North Korea 
E)  South Korea 
A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  North Korea 
E)  South Korea

Question 5

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-The East Asian country that has the greatest linguistic diversity is China.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the main reason that several countries in East Asia claim the islands in the South China Sea, such as Spratly and Paracel?

Accepted Answer

A)  These islands are strategically situated for the launching of military attacks against Russia and other European nations. 
B)  These islands are some of the most biologically diverse in the world and their plants may contain many potential medicines. 
C)  The scenic value of these islands could generate millions of tourist dollars a year. 
D)  These islands are home to many species of animals that can be raised as food. 
E)  These islands may hold petroleum reserves. 
A)  These islands are strategically situated for the launching of military attacks against Russia and other European nations. 
B)  These islands are some of the most biologically diverse in the world and their plants may contain many potential medicines. 
C)  The scenic value of these islands could generate millions of tourist dollars a year. 
D)  These islands are home to many species of animals that can be raised as food. 
E)  These islands may hold petroleum reserves.

Question 7

In which country of East Asia are loess deposits most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  North Korea 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  China 
E)  South Korea 
A)  Japan 
B)  North Korea 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  China 
E)  South Korea

Question 8

Relative to other large rivers in the world, how does the Yangtze River rank in terms of the volume of water it carries?

Accepted Answer

A)  1st 
B)  2nd 
C)  3rd 
D)  4th 
E)  5th 
A)  1st 
B)  2nd 
C)  3rd 
D)  4th 
E)  5th

Question 9

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-South Korea is the second-largest economic power in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Three Gorges Dam is being constructed on which river in China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yangtze 
B)  Huang He 
C)  Xi 
D)  Mekong 
E)  Irawaddy 
A)  Yangtze 
B)  Huang He 
C)  Xi 
D)  Mekong 
E)  Irawaddy

Question 11

-What climate type is found in most of Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical 
B)  subarctic 
C)  subtropical 
D)  continental 
E)  temperate 
A)  tropical 
B)  subarctic 
C)  subtropical 
D)  continental 
E)  temperate

Question 12

The populations of Japan and South Korea

Accepted Answer

A)  are predominately rural. 
B)  reside in the upland areas of the nations. 
C)  are concentrated along the central coasts of both nations. 
D)  are concentrated mainly in cities. 
E)  are evenly distributed around the two countries. 
A)  are predominately rural. 
B)  reside in the upland areas of the nations. 
C)  are concentrated along the central coasts of both nations. 
D)  are concentrated mainly in cities. 
E)  are evenly distributed around the two countries.

Question 13

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Japan has resorted to "pollution exporting" as one means to improve its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following products does Japan import?

Accepted Answer

A)  meat 
B)  feed for its domestic livestock 
C)  soybeans 
D)  lumber and pulp 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  meat 
B)  feed for its domestic livestock 
C)  soybeans 
D)  lumber and pulp 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 15

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-An anthropogenic landscape has been heavily transformed by seismic forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-One of the most thoroughly anthropogenic landscapes in the world is found in the North China Plain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which country of East Asia has the lowest percentage of its population living in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  South Korea 
E)  Hong Kong 
A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Taiwan 
D)  South Korea 
E)  Hong Kong

Question 18

Which countries in East Asia are known for their urban primacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  China and Japan 
B)  China and South Korea 
C)  Hong Kong and Taiwan 
D)  China and North Korea 
E)  South Korea and Taiwan 
A)  China and Japan 
B)  China and South Korea 
C)  Hong Kong and Taiwan 
D)  China and North Korea 
E)  South Korea and Taiwan

Question 19

Why is China pushing hard for renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce its energy dependency 
B)  To reduce pollution 
C)  To develop a new industry 
D)  To reduce its energy dependency and pollution and to develop a new industry 
E)  To reduce its energy dependency and pollution 
A)  To reduce its energy dependency 
B)  To reduce pollution 
C)  To develop a new industry 
D)  To reduce its energy dependency and pollution and to develop a new industry 
E)  To reduce its energy dependency and pollution

Question 20

The term "China proper" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the ethnic minorities located in the western provinces of the country 
B)  countries that lie within China's larger sphere of influence such as Korea and Japan 
C)  the populous eastern half of China 
D)  the citizens of Taiwan who believe that ethnically and politically they are the "true" Chinese 
E)  the geographic center of China 
A)  the ethnic minorities located in the western provinces of the country 
B)  countries that lie within China's larger sphere of influence such as Korea and Japan 
C)  the populous eastern half of China 
D)  the citizens of Taiwan who believe that ethnically and politically they are the "true" Chinese 
E)  the geographic center of China

What is the most mountainous region of China?

How many major islands make up Japan?

All of the following statements about China with respect to climate change are true, EXCEPT

In which country of East Asia has Confucian philosophy had the LEAST influence?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The East Asian country that has the greatest linguistic diversity is China.

What is the main reason that several countries in East Asia claim the islands in the South China Sea, such as Spratly and Paracel?

In which country of East Asia are loess deposits most common?

Relative to other large rivers in the world, how does the Yangtze River rank in terms of the volume of water it carries?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -South Korea is the second-largest economic power in the world.

The Three Gorges Dam is being constructed on which river in China?

-What climate type is found in most of Japan?

The populations of Japan and South Korea

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Japan has resorted to "pollution exporting" as one means to improve its environment.

Which of the following products does Japan import?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -An anthropogenic landscape has been heavily transformed by seismic forces.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -One of the most thoroughly anthropogenic landscapes in the world is found in the North China Plain.

Which country of East Asia has the lowest percentage of its population living in urban areas?

Which countries in East Asia are known for their urban primacy?

Why is China pushing hard for renewable energy?

The term "China proper" refers to

Diversity Amid Globalization

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

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Exam 11: East Asia

What is the most mountainous region of China?

How many major islands make up Japan?

All of the following statements about China with respect to climate change are true, EXCEPT

In which country of East Asia has Confucian philosophy had the LEAST influence?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The East Asian country that has the greatest linguistic diversity is China.

What is the main reason that several countries in East Asia claim the islands in the South China Sea, such as Spratly and Paracel?

In which country of East Asia are loess deposits most common?

Relative to other large rivers in the world, how does the Yangtze River rank in terms of the volume of water it carries?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -South Korea is the second-largest economic power in the world.

The Three Gorges Dam is being constructed on which river in China?

-What climate type is found in most of Japan?

The populations of Japan and South Korea

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Japan has resorted to "pollution exporting" as one means to improve its environment.

Which of the following products does Japan import?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -An anthropogenic landscape has been heavily transformed by seismic forces.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -One of the most thoroughly anthropogenic landscapes in the world is found in the North China Plain.

Which country of East Asia has the lowest percentage of its population living in urban areas?

Which countries in East Asia are known for their urban primacy?

Why is China pushing hard for renewable energy?

The term "China proper" refers to

Diversity Amid Globalization

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters