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East Asia
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East AsiaEast Asia consist of 6 political entities:
1. China
2. Mongolia
3. North Korea
4. South Korea
5. Taiwan
6. Japan
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ChinaChina has 3 physical barriers, that cover
80% of the country
Gobi Desert Mongolian and Tibetan Plateaus Himalayas Mountains
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Gobi DesertOne of the world’s great deserts, covers
much of Southern Mongolia.There are few sand dunes here;Rather you’ll find large barren expenses of
gravel plains and rocky outcrops.
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Mongolian and Tibetan PlateausTibetan Plateau- A large, elevated region in Central Asia.
- It lies mainly within China and covers all the Tibet Autonomous Region and much of Qinghai province.
- It is located in the Southwestern part of China.
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Mongolian and Tibetan Plateus
Mongolian Plateau- Part of the Central Asian Plateau.
- Bounded by the Greater Hinggan Mountains (east), Yin Mountains (south), Altai Mountains (west) and the Sayan and Khentii Mountains (north).
- It is located in Mongolia.
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Himalayas MountainsGreat mountain system of Asia forming a
barrier between the Plateau of Tibet to the north.
Include the highest mountains in the world.Found at the border of India.
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3 longest rivers in China
Huang Ho RiverYangtze RiverXi Jiang River
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Huang Ho RiverAlso known as the Yellow River.It has Yellow – Brown soil“muddiest river in the world”It is located in Eastern part of China.
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Yangtze RiverImportant for trade.China’s largest waterway, 3rd longest in the
world.3 Gorges Dam:- Provides hydroelectric power and controls flooding.
- Problems with the dam:
>> Its construction flooded valuable farmlands.
>> Caused people to have to leave their homes.
>> Flooded ancient cities and landmarks.
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Yangtze RiverAlso known as the Yangzi River.It is located in the Tanggula Mountains in
Qinghai Province, China.
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Xi Jiang RiverThis river is important for farming. - Good climate, water, and soil.The river is located in the western part of
China.
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JapanJapan is separated from mainland East Asia
by the Korea Strait and Sea of Japan (or East Sea).
Japan is made up of 4 large islands.
>> Kyushu
>> Shikoku
>> Honshu
>> Hokkaido