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Exploring the Physical Geography of Southeast Asia's Islands

Today's schedule includes a quiz on Chapter 29, a vocabulary check for Chapter 30.1, and a PowerPoint presentation on the physical geography of Southeast Asia's islands. We'll discuss the region's archipelagos, tectonic activity, and unique climates that support diverse flora and fauna, including endemic species such as the Komodo Dragon and the Javan rhinoceros. Important upcoming events include quizzes and exams in English, foreign languages, math, world geography, science, and PE/Health. Prepare for the current events unit and final binders due.

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Exploring the Physical Geography of Southeast Asia's Islands

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  1. Today’s Schedule – 5/18/10 • Chapter 29 Quiz – • bCNN Student News • 30.1 Vocab Check • 30.1 PPT: Physical Geography of Southeast Asia Islands • Continue No Reservation • HW: 30.2 Vocab

  2. REMINDERS • Thursday, May 20th • Unit 10 Current Event • Friday, May 21st • Unit 10 Binder • Chapter 30 Quiz

  3. Exam Schedule • Friday, May 28th • 1st: English • 2nd: Foreign Language • Tuesday, June 1st • 1st: Math • 2nd: WORLD GEOGRAPHY • Wednesday, June 2nd • 1st: Science • 2nd: PE/Health

  4. The Malay Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago Stretch from mainland Southeast Asia almost all the way to Australia.

  5. An archipelago is a large group of islands.

  6. What oceans border this region? Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean

  7. Six countries make up this region: Brunei East Timor Indonesia Malaysia The Philippines Singapore

  8. Island Southeast Asia contains more than 20,000 islands.

  9. Some of these islands are the largest in the world. Only Greenland is bigger than the island of New Guinea.

  10. Borneo is the world’s third largest island.

  11. There are many tall mountains on the large islands.

  12. The region has intense tectonic activity. It lies along several tectonic plate boundaries, and there are frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

  13. Volcanic islands have formed fro the ocean floor. Java has 13 active volcanoes.

  14. Much of the region has a tropical humid climate. Rainfall is heavy most of the year – 80 – 100 inches! Typhoons bring heavy rain to the region.

  15. Only areas with highland climate have cool weather. Inland Borneo and Irian Jaya have highland climates.

  16. The tropical rainforests of the region have many endemic species. Endemic species means those native to a certain area. • Komodo Dragon • Javan rhinoceros • Orangutan

  17. The Wallace Line English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace observed for 8 years the birds on the islands of Bali and Lombok, which are only 20 miles apart.

  18. He found that the birds on Bali are similar to those in Java, mainland Malaysia, and Sumatra. The birds on Lombok were similar to those on New Guinea and Australia.

  19. He drew a line called now “The Wallace Line” When Pangaea broke apart – Australia, New Zealand, and other islands became isolated. The plant and animal life that evolved there is unique.

  20. The region has rich fisheries and fertile volcanic soil. Rubber tree plantations are important in some countries.

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