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Exploring China's Geography: Rivers, Climate, and Population Distribution

This overview highlights key geographical features of China, focusing on major rivers like the Huang He (Yellow River) and Chang Jiang (Yangzi River). The Huang He is essential for enriching soil for agriculture but poses risks through flooding. It examines the North China Plain's ability to support a large population through farming, contrasting it with the varying climates of Southeast and Northwest China. The discussion includes the definition of typhoons and their similarities to hurricanes, illustrating the impact of climate on habitation preferences.

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Exploring China's Geography: Rivers, Climate, and Population Distribution

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  1. Page 640-643 1-3 China Physical Geography

  2. 1.a. IdentifyWhat 2 major rivers run through China? • 1.a. Huang He (Yellow River) and the Chang Jiang (Yangzi River)

  3. 1.b. ExplainHow does the Huang He both benefit and hurt China’s people? • 1.b. The Yellow river helps the people of China by enriching the soil for farming, and it hurts china by flooding and causing destruction.

  4. 1.C. ElaborateWhy do you think many people in China live on the North China Plain? • 1.c. The Plain can produce enough food to feed a larger population.

  5. 2.a. DefineWhat is a Typhoon? • 2.a. A Typhoon is similar to a Hurricane, a violent storm that has high winds and rain.

  6. 2.b. ContrastWhat are some differences between the climates of southeast and northwest China? • The Southeast is warm and hot with heavy rains brought by monsoons, The Northwest is mainly dry with a variety of temperatures from cold to hot.

  7. 2.c. RateBased on the different climates in this region, which part of the region would you prefer to live in? Why? • North China Plain

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