MSCS PT-1 Reinforcement Worksheet
MSCS PT-1 Reinforcement Worksheet
PT 1- REINFORCEMENT WORKSHEET
LESSONS: 1-THE GEOGRAPHY OF EAST ASIA
1. The Yangtze River empties into the ______________Sea near the major port city _______________.
2. The Yangtze River is also known as the _____________________ Because it is China’s longest river.
3. Another major inland citythat the Yangtze flows through is the city of ______________.
4. The yellow river is also known in Chinese as ________________. It flows into the China Sea. Canals
constructed during the Yuan dynasty in the 1300s connected the Yellow River to the modern capital city
of ___________________.
5. The ______________ is one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world which runs along the
northeastern plains of China.
3. Which of the following statements is true about the Grand Canal in Hangzhou?
a. It is the deepest natural river in China.
b. It is the oldest sea route in Asia.
c. It is the longest artificial river in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
d. It is a natural tributary of the Yangtze River.
4. Why do you think the bridge at Hangzhou is arched so high above the canal?
a. Because Beijing has become the capital city
b. To provide structural support and to keep it above rising river levels.
c. Because it would increase trade in China.
d. Because it would increase the economy of China.
5. Which of the following canals is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient world?
a. Panama Canal
b. Suez Canal
c. Grand Canal
d. Erie Canal
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6. Assertion (A): Mount Everest attracts climbers from all over the world despite its dangers.
Reason (R): Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, offering a challenging adventure.
9. The Grand Canal was built to connect which of the two following rivers?
a. Ganga and Brahmaputra
b. Yangtze and Yellow River
c. Thames and Danube
d. Mekong and Irrawaddy
10. By the 13th Century the grand canal had expanded over ________________ kms of artificial waterways linking
China’s river basins.
a. 3500 kms
b. 2000 kms
c. 2300 kms
d. 7000 kms
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and helps in transportation, farming, and producing
hydroelectric power. Much of East Asia experiences seasonal monsoons, which bring heavy rains in the
summer and dry weather in the winter. This weather pattern greatly affects agriculture.
The geography and natural resources of East Asia have helped these countries grow. Rich soil, forests,
minerals, and river systems support farming and industries.
1. Assertion (A): The Yangtze River plays an important role in China's development.
Reason (R): It supports transportation, farming, and hydroelectric power production.
2. You are a farmer living near the Yangtze River in East Asia. Based on the geography and climate, what is
most likely true about your farming conditions?
5. What type of weather pattern brings rain in summer and dry weather in winter to East Asia?
A. Cyclones
B. Monsoons
C. Hurricanes
D. Thunderstorms
III. Locate and label the following in the map of Asia.
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