Physical Geography Of China, Mongolia, And Taiwan Test Questions – Flashcards
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Himalyas
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World's highest mountain range, Mount Everest is located here.
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Plateau of Tibet
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In southwest China, lies north of the Himalayas. The world's highest plateau, and is called the Roof of the World
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Gobi
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In Mongolia, a harsh area of gravel and rock and is the world's coldest desert. Temperatures can drop to below -40 degrees F.
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North China Plain
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In eastern China, and is low plains and river valleys. The North China Plain is China's main population centers and farmlands.
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Huang He
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Also called the Yellow River, and it flows across northern China. Along the route, it picks up much loess, which gives the river its color and name.
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loess
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fertile, yellowish soil
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Chang Jiang
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Also called the Yangzi River, flows across central China. It is Asia's longest River and main transportation route.
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dynasty
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A series of rulers from the same family. The rulers of China's dynasties were called emperors.
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dialect
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A regional verison of a language.
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Daoism
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Stresses living simply and in harmony with nature. It takes its name from the word Dao, which means "the way."
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Confucianism
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A philosophy based on the ideas and teachings of Conficius.
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pagodas
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Buddhist temples that have multi-storied towers with an upward curving roof at each floor.
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command economy
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An economic system in which the government owns all the businesses and makes all decisions.
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Beijing
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China's capital
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Tibet
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An Asian country under the control of China
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Shanghi
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China's largest city
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Hong Kong
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A major port city and center of trade and tourism
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gers
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These are large, circular, felt tents that are easy to put up, take down, and move.
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Ulaanbaatar
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The capital and only large city of Mongolia.
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Taipei
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Taiwan's capital
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Kao-hsiung
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A center of heavy industry and Taiwan's main seaport.
