Question 1

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Deforestation in Southeast Asia is driven primarily by demand for plywood and paper pulp.

Accepted Answer

The demand for plywood and paper pulp is one of the drivers of deforestation in Southeast Asia, but not the only one. Other factors include the expansion of agriculture and urbanization.

Question 2

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Swidden cultivation is sustainable when population densities remain relatively low and stable, and where practitioners of swidden control an adequate amount of land.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 3

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Powerful typhoons have placed the greatest pressure on the forests of Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

International commercial logging

Question 4

What do the cities of Pattaya, Thailand and Angeles City, Philippines have in common?

Accepted Answer

Both Pattaya, Thailand and Angeles City, Philippines are known for prostitution, which is a major industry in both cities.

Question 5

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -In Southeast Asia, hurricanes are known as cyclones.

Accepted Answer

typhoons

Question 6

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Swidden agriculture depletes soil nutrients after decades of use.

Accepted Answer

within a few years

Question 7

What is education like in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Southeast Asia often focuses on improving basic education, but there is generally less emphasis on university and technical education, leading to gaps in higher education and vocational training.

Question 8

With which country (or countries)did the Association of Southeast Asian Nations merge to form the world's largest free trade area based on population?

Accepted Answer

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) merged with China to form the world's largest free trade area based on population, known as the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA).

Question 9

Thailand has the dubious distinction of being one of the world's centers for this illicit activity.

Accepted Answer

Thailand is notorious for its sex tourism industry, with prostitution being one of the major illicit activities in the country.

Question 10

What is the chief product of the "Golden Triangle" of Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

The "Golden Triangle" is known for its opium and heroin production in Southeast Asia, particularly in the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos.

Question 11

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -On mainland Southeast Asia, rubber is the most common crop in the lowlands.

Accepted Answer

rice

Question 12

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Plantation agriculture is sometimes referred to as "slash and burn".

Accepted Answer

Swidden

Question 13

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Volcanic activity formed the arc of islands that include Sumatra, Java, and the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as volcanic activity formed the arc of islands that include Sumatra, Java, and the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Question 14

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Southeast Asia is known for its rugged terrain and many islands.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as Southeast Asia is indeed known for its rugged terrain and many islands.

Question 15

Which river is vital for irrigation and domestic water supplies in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Souther Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

The Mekong river runs through Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Southern Vietnam and is crucial for irrigation and domestic water supplies in those regions.

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia now often focuses on specialty crops like rice or rubber.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write True or False to the statements...

Question 17

Only eleven percent of the people of Manila, in the Philippines

Accepted Answer

The passage specifically states that only eleven percent of the people of Manila are connected to fully functioning sewer systems. None of the other options are mentioned in the passage.

Question 18

The language spoken by the Rohingyas of Burma (Myanmar)is closely related to

Accepted Answer

The Rohingyas speak a dialect of the Bengali language and are predominantly Muslim. They are native to western Myanmar and are considered one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.

Question 19

What was the economy of Southeast Asia like in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

The economy of Southeast Asia in the 1990s was characterized by a roller coaster ride of economic boom and bust. This was evidenced by the rapid growth of countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, which attracted foreign investments and experienced rapid industrialization. However, this growth was followed by a sharp economic downturn in 1997, known as the Asian Financial Crisis, which led to currency devaluations, bankruptcies, and widespread social and political unrest.

Question 20

Forest coverage in Philippines was about ________ percent at the time of Spanish conquest, but is now less than ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

At the time of Spanish conquest, forest coverage in the Philippines was about 90%, but due to deforestation and other factors, it has decreased to less than 25% today.

Quiz 13: Southeast Asia