Geography Final   The term "China Proper" refers to ___________ Where in East Asia is deforestation least problematic? What geographic model has been determined to be a good fit for China's urban system? Which country in E

1. The term "China Proper" refers to ___________

the populous eastern half of China

2. Where in East Asia is deforestation least problematic?

Japan

3. What geographic model has been determined to be a good fit for China's urban system?

megalopolis

4. Which country in E. Asia does mainland China still claim as an integral part of the Chinese nation?

Taiwan

5. Which country of E. Asia has established oil drilling operations in several African countries?

China

6. The Green Revolution in South Asia is what?

relied in part on newly developed varieties of crops

7. Why are floods so devastating in Bangladesh?

b/c of the high pop. density in this region
deforestation increases runoff in the area
powerful cyclones form over the bay of bengal
natural pop growth adds man new people to this region each yr.

8. What is the main reason why urbanization is increasing S. Asia?

changes in the economics of agriculture resulting in greater mechanisms

9. What is the name of India's secluded or untouchable class?

Dalits

10. Hindiusm is what?

places special emphasis on sanskrit