Which is a reason why many people in Southeast Asia live in coastal regions?
A.
Access to seas and other waterways enables transportation and trade.
B.
Heavy rainfall is good for the soil and makes farming easier.
C.
These areas are safer because they are less likely to be hit by natural disasters.
D.
Tropical rain forests in these areas supply abundant natural resources.
A. Access to seas and other waterways enables transportation and trade.
Drag and drop the countries to list them in order from the most fully democratic (top) to the least democratic (bottom).
Vietnam and Laos
Indonesia and the Philippines
Thailand and Myanmar
Indonesia and the Philippines
Thailand and Myanmar
Vietnam and Laos
Drag the country to the correct box.
VietnamSingaporeMalaysia
Economic Activity Country
the world's leading producers of semiconductors
has become a leading financial center
consists of primarily low-wage and low-skilled jobs
Vietnam - consists of primarily low-wage and low-skilled jobs
Singapore - has become a leading financial center
Malaysia - the world's leading producers of semiconductors
Use the map to answer the question.
How does the central waterway shown benefit Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore?
A.
It offers people who live in the region an abundant source of clean water.
B.
It provides natural sea barriers to defend them against attack and conquest.
C.
It provides a channel by which they can restrict access to the region by foreign nations.
D.
It ensures a large volume of shipping and trade passes through their ports each year.
D. It ensures a large volume of shipping and trade passes through their ports each year.
Which economic activity has largely driven development of modern Southeast Asian cities?
A.
rice farming
B.
trade routes
C.
lumber milling
D.
rubber production
B. trade routes
The correct answer is A. Access to seas and other waterways enables transportation and trade.
To arrive at this answer, we can first think about the geography of Southeast Asia. This region is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. It is home to many archipelagos, including Indonesia and the Philippines, which have numerous islands and coastlines.
Living in coastal regions provides several advantages. One of the main reasons why many people in Southeast Asia choose to live along the coast is the access to seas and other waterways. These water bodies serve as important transportation arteries, allowing goods and people to be easily moved between different areas. Coastal regions often have ports and harbors, making it convenient for trade with other countries.
In addition to transportation and trade, coastal regions also offer access to marine resources. Southeast Asia is known for its abundance of fish and seafood, which can be an important source of food and livelihood for coastal communities. Coastal regions also provide opportunities for industries such as fishing, aquaculture, and tourism, which can contribute to the local economy.
It's important to note that while the other options mentioned (B, C, D) may have some relevance to the region, they are not as directly related to the question as option A, which specifically addresses the reasons for people choosing to live in coastal regions.