WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
EXAM #5 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which river is the Three Gorges Dam on? - ANSWER-Yangtze
The main purpose for building the Three Gorges Dam is - ANSWER-to control
flooding
What is the largest worry or problem with the Three Gorges dam? - ANSWER-The
relocation of more than 1 million people
What will China lose with the construction of the Three Gorges Dam? - ANSWER-
Tourism in the gorges region, agriculture land, sense of community and cultural
heritage ALL OF THE ABOVE
What will China gain with the construction of the gorges dam? - ANSWER-flood
control, 1/10th of China's electricity, a more navigable river ALL OF THE ABOVE
How will the health of China's population improve with the construction of the Three
Gorges dam? - ANSWER-People will breathe cleaner, less polluted air.
What role do women play in the three gorges dam? - ANSWER-Women are
employed in some of the most skilled positions, including crane operator.
As capitalism spreads in China, in which direction will it move? - ANSWER-Up the
rivers into the interior regions of China.
What does the JAKOTA Triangle consist of? - ANSWER-A region of huge industrial
growth and prosperity along the Pacific Rim.
Which of the following is a problem Japan is currently dealing with? - ANSWER-A
breakdown of family values
Why are food prices high in Japan? - ANSWER-High quality food, limited ag land,
subsidized farmers and the desire to remain a self feeding nation.
The Korean Peninsula is divided because - ANSWER-after WWII administration of
the peninsula was divided between China and the US.
The Kaesong Industrial Park in North Korea shut down last week. What does this
mean? - ANSWER-Perhaps threats from North Korea have become more serious.
South Korea's success in Pacific Rim Development is due to - ANSWER-heavy
manufacturing
EXAM #5 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which river is the Three Gorges Dam on? - ANSWER-Yangtze
The main purpose for building the Three Gorges Dam is - ANSWER-to control
flooding
What is the largest worry or problem with the Three Gorges dam? - ANSWER-The
relocation of more than 1 million people
What will China lose with the construction of the Three Gorges Dam? - ANSWER-
Tourism in the gorges region, agriculture land, sense of community and cultural
heritage ALL OF THE ABOVE
What will China gain with the construction of the gorges dam? - ANSWER-flood
control, 1/10th of China's electricity, a more navigable river ALL OF THE ABOVE
How will the health of China's population improve with the construction of the Three
Gorges dam? - ANSWER-People will breathe cleaner, less polluted air.
What role do women play in the three gorges dam? - ANSWER-Women are
employed in some of the most skilled positions, including crane operator.
As capitalism spreads in China, in which direction will it move? - ANSWER-Up the
rivers into the interior regions of China.
What does the JAKOTA Triangle consist of? - ANSWER-A region of huge industrial
growth and prosperity along the Pacific Rim.
Which of the following is a problem Japan is currently dealing with? - ANSWER-A
breakdown of family values
Why are food prices high in Japan? - ANSWER-High quality food, limited ag land,
subsidized farmers and the desire to remain a self feeding nation.
The Korean Peninsula is divided because - ANSWER-after WWII administration of
the peninsula was divided between China and the US.
The Kaesong Industrial Park in North Korea shut down last week. What does this
mean? - ANSWER-Perhaps threats from North Korea have become more serious.
South Korea's success in Pacific Rim Development is due to - ANSWER-heavy
manufacturing
