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Lesson Quiz 1 Southeast Asia DIRECTIONS: True/False Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). 1. The Malay Archipelago is larger in area than any other island group.
2. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are very rare in Southeast Asia.
3. The region’s largest seas are the South China and Andaman Seas.
4. Because of its location along the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia is rich in natural resources.
5. About a fourth of the total world production of tin comes from Indonesia.
DIRECTIONS: Multiple Choice Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. 6. What is one way the physical geography of the Philippines differs from that of Cambodia? A. The Philippines occupies islands, while Cambodia lies on the mainland. B. The Philippines is part of Indochina, while Cambodia is not. C. Cambodia is part of the Malay Archipelago, while the Philippines is not. D. Cambodia has no mountains, while the Philippines is mountainous. 7. What is Krakatoa and where is it located? A. a mountain range that stretches through Laos and Vietnam B. a small island country just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula C. an Indonesian volcano that erupted in 1883 and caused great loss of life D. the largest island in the Malay Archipelago 8. In what way are the natural resources of Indonesia and Malaysia similar? A. Both countries have large reserves of oil and natural gas. B. The countries are both top producers of granite and limestone. C. The countries are the two top coal producers in the world. D. Both countries are leading exporters of iron ore. 9. The Mekong River is most important to which of the following countries? A. Indonesia C. Brunei B. the Philippines D. Vietnam 10. Which part of Southeast Asia has a tropical rain forest climate? Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission A. inland areas north of Thailand B. the southern Malay Peninsula and parts of the Philippines and Indonesia C. the coastal mainland along the South China Sea D. the northern Indochinese peninsula 295