East Asia

East AsiaEast Asia consist of 6 political entities:

1. China

2. Mongolia

3. North Korea

4. South Korea

5. Taiwan

6. Japan

ChinaChina has 3 physical barriers, that cover

80% of the country

Gobi Desert Mongolian and Tibetan Plateaus Himalayas Mountains

Gobi DesertOne of the world’s great deserts, covers

much of Southern Mongolia.There are few sand dunes here;Rather you’ll find large barren expenses of

gravel plains and rocky outcrops.

Mongolian and Tibetan PlateausTibetan Plateau- A large, elevated region in Central Asia.

- It lies mainly within China and covers all the Tibet Autonomous Region and much of Qinghai province.

- It is located in the Southwestern part of China.

Mongolian and Tibetan Plateus

Mongolian Plateau- Part of the Central Asian Plateau.

- Bounded by the Greater Hinggan Mountains (east), Yin Mountains (south), Altai Mountains (west) and the Sayan and Khentii Mountains (north).

- It is located in Mongolia.

Himalayas MountainsGreat mountain system of Asia forming a

barrier between the Plateau of Tibet to the north.

Include the highest mountains in the world.Found at the border of India.

3 longest rivers in China

Huang Ho RiverYangtze RiverXi Jiang River

Huang Ho RiverAlso known as the Yellow River.It has Yellow – Brown soil“muddiest river in the world”It is located in Eastern part of China.

Yangtze RiverImportant for trade.China’s largest waterway, 3rd longest in the

world.3 Gorges Dam:- Provides hydroelectric power and controls flooding.

- Problems with the dam:

>> Its construction flooded valuable farmlands.

>> Caused people to have to leave their homes.

>> Flooded ancient cities and landmarks.

Yangtze RiverAlso known as the Yangzi River.It is located in the Tanggula Mountains in

Qinghai Province, China.

Xi Jiang RiverThis river is important for farming. - Good climate, water, and soil.The river is located in the western part of

China.

JapanJapan is separated from mainland East Asia

by the Korea Strait and Sea of Japan (or East Sea).

Japan is made up of 4 large islands.

>> Kyushu

>> Shikoku

>> Honshu

>> Hokkaido