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16 Cards in this Set
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What is China's official name?
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People's Republic of China
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China is the world's 3rd largest country. Name 2 countries that are larger.
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Russia and Canada
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The world's largest plateau is in China. Name it.
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Plateau of Tibet
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The hottest place in China is 505 ft. below sea level. Name it.
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Turban Depression
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China's sand desert is the __________ Desert.
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Taklimakan
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The _____ Desert is twice the size of Texas. It's made up of rocks instead of sand.
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Gobi
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Located in eastern China, ________ and _______ are two of its largest manufacturing areas.
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Beijing and Shanghai
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Three of Chinas major waterways and plains flow through the plains and southern highlands. Name them.
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Yangtze, Yellow, and Xi
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Why is the Yellow River called China's sorrow?
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ts flooding has caused much damage and killed many people
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What have the Chinese done to control flooding?
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built dikes
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Why does eastern China have so many earthquakes?
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it lies on a fault
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China has been communist since _____
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1949
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Name two problems communism created for China.
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fell behind in technology and goods were poor quality
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Currently, China's economy is booming because they have allowed the free enterprise system to take hold. What are 3 features of this system?
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choose own jobs, keep the profits, and grow and sell waht you wish
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How has China's economic growth harmed its environment?
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chemicals in rivers and burning coal pollutes air
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The number one cause of death in China is ______ ________
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lung disease
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