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12 Cards in this Set
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Which of these words best describes China's climate?
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varied
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China has the _________ of any country in the world.
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largest population
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Geography of Outer China-
Northwest-desert Southwest-plateau Northeast- |
plains
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Because the Tibetan Plateau has a very high elevation, it also has
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low temperatures
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What protected Inner China from invaders who might try to enter from the northwest?
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the Taklamakan Desert
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Both the Sungari and the Chang Jiang rivers are
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used for transportation by boat
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Because rice requires warm weather and a lot of moisture, where did the ancient Chinese grow rice?
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the Chang Jiang Basins
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In ancient times, why did more people settle in Inner China than in Outer China?
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because Inner China had fertile land
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How did the Physical Feature of the Yellow River benefit and challenge early settlers?
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Benefit- good silt for farming
Challenge- Frequent flooding |
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How did the Physical Feature of the Gobi Desert benefit and challenge early settlers?
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Benefit-protected Inner China from invaders
Challenge-really impossible to live there |
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How did the Physical Feature of the Chang Jiang Basins benefit and challenge early settlers?
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Benefit-good for growing rice
Challenge-little land for farming or grazing-rain forest |
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How did the Physical Feature of the Tibetan Plateau benefit and challenge early settlers?
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Benefit-protected Inner China from invaders
Challenge-too dry and cold for farming |