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AsiaAsia Locate on your map the following places: Ganges River Huang He (Yellow River) Indus River Mekong River Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River Bay of Bengal
Locate on your map the following places: Ganges River Huang He
(Yellow River) Indus River Mekong River Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River
Bay of Bengal Indian Ocean Sea of Japan South China Sea Yellow Sea
Gobi Desert Taklimakan Desert Himalayan Mountains Korean
Peninsula
Slide 4
Ganges River The Ganges River runs for 1,560 miles from the
Himalayas all the way to the Bay of Bengal. It is more than just
flowing water. This river is life, purity, and a goddess to the
people of India. People come to bathe in the river because they
believe that anyone who touches these purifying waters will be
cleansed of all sins.
Slide 5
Huang He (Yellow River) Known as the mother river by all the
Chinese people, it runs 3,395 miles. The Yellow River is the second
longest river in China after the Yangtze River. The earliest
civilization in China settled on the banks of the Huang He. Ever
since, the river has been a source of life and death (in the form
of new soil and floods). The river has flooded so often that is has
become known as the River of Sorrow. Research the flood of
1931
Slide 6
Indus River Fun Fact: The world's first great civilizations
developed in or around river valleys. The four great river valley
civilizations were the Nile River Valley, the Tigris-Euphrates
River Valley, the Huang-He River Valley, and the Indus River
Valley. The Indus River valley is home to one of humanity's
earliest civilizations and runs through the heartland of modern
Pakistan
Slide 7
Mekong River The Mekong River is an important source of water
for irrigating farm lands. The power of the river is also harnessed
to produce hydroelectricity. The river has many rapids and
waterfalls as it leaves the Tibetan Plateau traveling southeast to
the South China Sea. Because of this, the river is not navigable
until it reaches Laos.
Slide 8
Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River The Yangtze is the world's
third-longest river at 3,917 miles. It is very important to Chinese
farmers, providing water and nutrients for half of Chinas
agriculture. The Yangtze also passes through the Three Gorges
(Qutang, Xiling, Wu), a beautiful region that has been known more
recently for a series of dam projects that have created controversy
and struggles between developers and environmentalists.
Slide 9
Weather conditions are often harsh in the Bay of Bengal as the
area is hit by heavy monsoon rains, both summer and winter.
Destructive cyclones are common in the spring and fall months,
bringing high winds and severe flooding. Because of it's low-lying
land, southern Bangladesh is often hit by these storms. Many large
river systems drain into the Bay of Bengal, including the Ganges
and Irrawaddy.
Slide 10
Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the
world's oceanic divisions, covering about 20% of the water on the
Earth's surface. It stretches more than 6,200 miles from the
southern tip of Africa to the coast of Australia.
Slide 11
There is a dispute over using the name "Sea of Japan" to refer
to the sea bordered by Russia, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea.
North Korea proposes the "East Sea of Korea" and South Korea
proposes the "East Sea", instead of, or as a name concurrent with,
"Sea of Japan". Cold, dry winter winds cause snow and crashing
waves to hit the west coast of Japan from December to March.
Slide 12
South China Sea Many ships travel across the South China Sea
carrying food, oil, and other goods. Throughout the year, monsoons
(strong storms involving high winds) blow across the sea affecting
agriculture production.
Slide 13
The Yellow Sea lies between China and the Korean Peninsula. Its
name comes from the color of the silt-laden water that runs into it
from some of Chinas major rivers.
Slide 14
Gobi Desert Mongolian: Chinese: ( ) is the largest desert
region in Asia and the fifth largest in the world. Most of the Gobi
is made up of bare rock rather than sand.
Slide 15
Takla Makan Desert (Taklimakan Desert) The Taklimakan is
China's largest, driest, and warmest desert. It is also, the
world's largest shifting-sand desert, eighty-five percent (125,000
square miles) of this region consists of sand dunes that support
very little or no vegetation.
Slide 16
Himalayan MountainsHimalayan Mountains The Himalayas form the
planet's highest mountain region, containing 9 of the 10 highest
peaks in the world. They were given the name Himalaya which means
"home of snow", because snow never melts on their high peaks.
Slide 17
Korean Peninsula The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East
Asia. It extends southwards for about 684 miles from continental
Asia into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by the Sea of Japan
(also called the East Sea) on the east, the East China Sea to the
south, and the Yellow Sea to the west. Until the end of World War
II, Korea was a single country whose territory roughly coincided
with the Korean Peninsula. Since the end of the Korean War in 1953,
the country was divided in half between the countries of North and
South Korea. Peninsula a piece of land surrounded by water on three
sides.
Slide 18
Locate on your map the following countries: China India
Indonesia Japan North Korea South Korea Vietnam.
Slide 19
Peoples Republic of China Official languages - Standard
Mandarin (spoken) Simplified Chinese (written) Capital - Beijing
Currency - Renminbi () (CNY) Entrance to the Forbidden City. China
has the largest population in the world. China is officially an
atheist country. China is one of the most important trading nations
in the world. They import and export many goods all over the
world.
Slide 20
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on CHINA
The same variety of climates found in India are also found in
China. A country as large as China has nearly every type of
climate. High mountain ranges to the south cut China off from India
and the moisture that might come from the Indian Ocean. (i.e.
monsoons) The Gobi and Taklimakan desert regions in the center of
the country are harsh and dry.
Slide 21
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on CHINA
Mongolia to the north is semi-arid, and the areas to the east and
south are humid and even tropical. Most of Chinas one billion
people live in the areas of the country that have the milder
climates. It is also where one finds the great river valleys and
most of Chinas fertile farmland.
Slide 22
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on CHINA
Two great deserts are located in northern China: the Gobi and the
Taklimakan. Few people live in these regions, and many of those
that do live as nomads or animal herders. Other parts of northern
and eastern China have climates that are more moderate and some
farming is possible.
Slide 23
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on CHINA
The northeast, along the route of the Yellow River, is Chinas most
heavily populated region. Beijing is located here. While
agriculture is common, this region of the country is also Chinas
industrial center. Farming is the most common occupation of the
Chinese who live in the southeastern part of the country.
Slide 24
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on CHINA
Here the Yangtze River flows to Shanghai, Chinas largest seaport.
This region of the country is the site of the Three Gorges Dam.
This large hydroelectric project was designed to bring electricity
to Chinas rural areas. For Chinese workers, rapid industrialization
has meant many have left their rural homes and found work in
overcrowded cities.
Slide 25
India Capital - New Delhi Official languages: Hindi and English
Currency - Indian rupee ( ) (INR) India has the second largest
population in the world (after China). The lowlands around the
Deccan Plateau are where most of Indias agriculture is grown. The
two major religions in India are Hinduism and Islam. The people and
industries of India manufacturer many goods.
Slide 26
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
A large desert borders Pakistan, while the Ganges Plain is humid
and almost tropical. The Deccan Plateau in the center of the
country is more moderate, with a subtropical coastal plain along
the Indian Ocean. Most of Indias people rely on farming and other
agricultural work, so most of the people live along the great
rivers in fertile river valleys.
Slide 27
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
Some of Indias largest cities are also located along the Ganges
River and/or near the coast. Fewer people live in the Deccan Plain
in the higher center of the country. The climate of India is shaped
by seasonal winds known as monsoons. These winds blow hot, dry air
across the continent from the northeast during the winter.
Slide 28
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
In the spring and summer, the winds come from the opposite
direction and bring heavy rains from the ocean. These monsoon winds
can be a blessing when they bring much needed rain. On the other
hand, monsoon rains can cause destructive flooding. The monsoons
are very unpredictable.
Slide 29
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
India is separated from the rest of Asia by three mountain ranges:
the Hindu Kush, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram. Because of this
India is often called a subcontinent (a division of a continent).
Just south of the large mountain ranges, most of India is made up
of a broad plain between the Indus River and the Ganges River.
Slide 30
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
The land in this plain is very fertile, because the rivers provide
tons of silt to enrich the soil. South of this great plain is an
area of higher plateau called the Deccan Plateau. Even further
south, the land gives way to a narrow strip along the coast of the
Indian Ocean.
Slide 31
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
Indias mountains have sometimes stopped invaders from the north who
wanted Indias fertile river valleys to the south. At other times,
invaders have been able to use natural passes through the mountains
to make their way into the heart of India and establish new rulers
and customs.
Slide 32
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
Most Indians live in the major river valleys, particularly the
Ganges. People are moving into the cities from rural areas in large
numbers looking for work and better opportunities for their
families or future. The rivers provide transportation, trade
routes, water for irrigation, and water to supply the people living
in the cities.
Slide 33
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on INDIA
The rivers have become the easiest means of disposing of human,
animal, and industrial waste. As a result nearly all of Indias
large cities have problems with over-crowding, air and water
pollution.
Slide 34
Indonesia Capital - Jakarta Official language: Indonesian
Currency - Rupiah (IDR) The country of Indonesia is made up of
thousands of islands. Most of the large islands are volcanic
mountains covered in tropical forests. There are many ethnic groups
in Indonesia. The Papuans maintain a primate lifestyle based on
ancient customs and have very little contact with the rest of the
world.
Slide 35
Japan Cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji National language:
Japanese Capital - Tokyo Currency - Yen (JPY) Japan is one of the
worlds leading producers of motor vehicles, steel, and high-tech
goods. While most of the countries of southeast Asia are poor,
Japan is the second wealthiest country in the world. Japanese
citizens are well educated.
Slide 36
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on JAPAN
Japan, an island nation on the far eastern edge of East Asia, has a
climate affected by ocean currents. The Japan current coming from
the south brings warm water to the southern and eastern coasts of
Japan, while the Oyashio current coming from the north cools the
northern coast.
Slide 37
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on JAPAN
The warmer parts of the country are able to have longer growing
seasons for farmers, while those living in the cooler north rely on
fishing. Japan experiences monsoon rains and even tropical
hurricanes called typhoons. Almost 80% of Japan is covered with
mountains. This leaves a small percentage of land suitable for
farming.
Slide 38
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on JAPAN
The Japanese have created farmland out of these mountains by
building terraces, putting in irrigation channels, and using
different fertilizers and farming techniques. Even so, Japan has to
import food for its growing population. There are many volcanoes in
Japan. These volcanoes are often caused by earthquakes. Japan has
more earthquakes every year than any other place in the world.
Slide 39
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on JAPAN
The Japanese people have adjusted to the threat of earthquakes,
even though many cause a lot of damage. Some parts of the country
have developed hot springs around the volcanic areas, and others
use the heat to warm water for people to use.
Slide 40
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on JAPAN
Because Japan has so little farmland, the Japanese depend on
fishing for much of their food. The country has a very highly
developed industrial economy, but no gas or oil. They therefore
depend on the world market for their petroleum (oil) products.
Slide 41
North Korea Capital - Pyongyang Official language: Korean
Currency: North Korean won ( ) (KPW) North Korea has recently begun
firing rockets toward the United States (the island of Hawaii) in a
demonstration of military strength.
Slide 42
South Korea Picture of Seoul downtown Capital - Seoul Official
languages: Korean Currency: South Korean won ( ) (KRW) Tension
between the two Koreas has caused South Korea some concern.
Slide 43
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on NORTH
KOREA North Korea shares a border with China and has short summers
and long, cold winters. The land is mountainous and not as heavily
populated as South Korea.
Slide 44
South Korea has fewer mountains and a milder climate than North
Korea, primarily due to the warm winds that come from the ocean.
South Korea also has a larger population than North Korea. The
countrys largest city is its capital Seoul. Farming is more widely
practiced here than in mountainous North Korea. Impact of location,
climate, physical characteristics on SOUTH KOREA
Slide 45
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on NORTH
KOREA The mountains of North Korea have meant that it has had less
success with agriculture than many other countries in the region.
There are fast-flowing rivers in the mountains where North Korea
have developed hydroelectric plants. The country earns a profit
from mining coal and other minerals like iron and copper. Most
people live along the western half of the country where the
mountains slope down to the sea and farming is more
successful.
Slide 46
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on SOUTH
KOREA South Korea is less mountainous and a large part of the
country is excellent farmland. The population is greater than North
Korea with about 25% of the people living in and around the capital
city, Seoul.
Slide 47
Vietnam Capital - Hanoi Official languages: Vietnamese
Currency: ng () (VND) Ban Gioc Waterfalls on the Chinese-Vietnamese
border in Northern Vietnam
Slide 48
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on
VIETNAM Countrys further to the southeast like Vietnam are warmer
and tropical. Here climate and geography join to create rich
farmlands where 90% of the worlds rice is grown.
Slide 49
World Population Distribution
Slide 50
Climates of Asia
Slide 51
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on ASIA
NATURAL RESOURCES Distribution of natural resources throughout
southern and eastern Asia plays a major part in determining what
sort of work people do and how comfortably they are able to live.
One of the most valuable natural resources in this part of the
world is rich farmland. All of the countries of southern and
eastern Asia depend on agriculture to feed growing
populations.
Slide 52
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on ASIA
NATURAL RESOURCES India and China are able to claim large areas of
rich farmland as an important natural resource. However, these
countries have a difficult time producing enough food to take care
of their rapidly growing populations. India, China, North Korea and
South Korea also have good supplies of coal. While coal is an
important energy source for all of the economies of these
countries, coal burning is also a major cause of air
pollution.
Slide 53
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on ASIA
NATURAL RESOURCES Air pollution is one of the greatest
environmental and health hazards facing the countries of southern
and eastern Asia today. Both North and South Korea have a number of
mineral deposits, including lead and zinc. Vietnam is able to mine
phosphates for export, as well as drill for oil.
Slide 54
Impact of location, climate, physical characteristics on ASIA
NATURAL RESOURCES Japan, an industrial powerhouse on the eastern
edge of the region, has practically no natural resources at all.
For this reason, Japan must depend on industry and trade to supply
its population with all they need.
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Created by: Debra Harrington 2009 Modified by: Karen Roden
2012