Why did early Chinese civilizations and dynasties thrive for thousands of years with little outside influence?
(1 point)
Responses
The Great Wall prevented invasions.
The Great Wall prevented invasions.
The Chinese did not need to trade for goods and resources.
The Chinese did not need to trade for goods and resources.
Mountains and deserts provided natural barriers.
Mountains and deserts provided natural barriers.
China is protected by water on all sides.
China is protected by water on all sides.
Which is a source of political conflict between China, Japan, and South Korea today?
(1 point)
Responses
trade barriers
trade barriers
nuclear weapons development
nuclear weapons development
land claims in the South China Sea
land claims in the South China Sea
economic sanctions
land claims in the South China Sea
Which major threat does North Korea pose for the region?
(1 point)
Responses
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
North Korea's unregulated media floods the region with false news reports.
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
How does China's geography contribute to the environmental hazard shown?
(1 point)
Responses
Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
Plate tectonic activity undermines stability in industrial areas, making them vulnerable to leaks.
Plate tectonic activity undermines stability in industrial areas, making them vulnerable to leaks.
Runoff from farms and plants causes ground pollution that contributes to acid rain in regions with heavy precipitation.
Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
What problem has China tried to solve by building hydropower dams, such as the Three Gorges Dam?
(1 point)
Responses
scarcity of water
scarcity of water
lack of arable land
lack of arable land
production of greenhouse gases
production of greenhouse gases
damage from earthquakes and tsunamis