Questions

Here are the questions you need to answer for the second paragraph of each blog entry. The numbers of each question correspond to the numbers of each sub-section in the previous post. Remember that your responses will be graded on spelling, grammar, and punctuation

1. East Asia is made up of highlands and lowlands. Why do you think most people live in the lowland areas?
2. What is the Ring of Fire? How does the Ring of Fire help farming in much of Southeast Asia?
3. What are some generalizations you can make about the influence of oceans and seas on an area?
4. In what way do East Asia’s major rivers positively and negatively affect the region?
5. How can rivers affect the land around them?
6. Explain how natural resources can help with energy needs.
7. What minerals are in this area and why is it important to have these resources?
8. What problems are created by uneven rainfall throughout the year? What are some solutions?
9. How do monsoons affect East Asia and why do people still live in these areas, given the harsh climates.
10. Compare the wet continental climate to the one you live in.
11. How and why do areas near the equator stay cool? What factors affect the temperature?