East Asia: Geography & Human Environment Interaction – Flashcards
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famine
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extreme shortage of food that affects a large portion of the population of a particular region or country
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arid land
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land with little or no moisture
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canals
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natural or artificial waterways connecting two bodies of water
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arable land
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land on which crops are able to grow
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erosion
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the removal of material on Earth's surface and sometimes refers to the material's movement to another location
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terrace farming
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combat loss of loess due to soil erosion and makes more room for farming.
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coal
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2/3 of China's energy come from...
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isolation
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One factor that contributes to North Korea's struggle with famine
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deforestation
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clearing of trees for farmland for industry and living space. contributed to famine in North Korea.
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dry desert climate
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One reason for low population density in Mongolia and China
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East and South East China
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90% of China's people live in....
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dams
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China uses these for hydroelectric power in place of coal for energy.
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factories
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Air and water pollution in China is caused by.....
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big population, natural resources
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What gives Japan an economic advantage over South Korea?
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recycling
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Convert waste into reusable material. Important in South Korea and Japan which has lots of waste.
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North Korea
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Political isolation, flooding, harsh weather
