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CONTENTS

What’s in This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 1: Asia in the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 2: Political Divisions of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 3: Physical Features of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Section 4: Valuable Resources of Asia . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Section 5: Asian Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Section 6: Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Section 7: Note Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Downloadable Maps

The full-page maps used in this book are available for download on our Web site, as well as two color maps: one projection map of the world and one political map of Asia.

How to Download:1. Go to www.evan-moor.com/resources.2. Enter your e-mail address and the resource code for this product—EMC3734.3. You will receive an e-mail with a link to the downloadable maps.

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Asia in the WorldName

OverviewFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Asia is the largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 both number of cities and countries

2. Which continent is directly west of Asia?𝖠 Africa𝖡 Antarctica𝖢 Australia𝖣 Europe

3. Which of the following oceans does not border Asia?𝖠 Atlantic Ocean𝖡 Arctic Ocean𝖢 Indian Ocean𝖣 Pacific Ocean

4. Which statement is true about Asia?𝖠 Asia is located only in the Northern Hemisphere.𝖡 Asia is located only in the Southern Hemisphere.𝖢 Most of Asia is located in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.𝖣 Most of Asia is located in both the Northern and Western hemispheres.

5. The exact position of a place using lines of latitude and longitude is called the .𝖠 hemisphere𝖡 absolute location𝖢 relative location𝖣 intermediate direction

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OverviewAsia is the biggest of the seven continents on Earth. It is the largest in both size and population. There are several ways to describe the location of this huge continent.

NORTHAMERICA

SOUTHAMERICA

AFRICA

ASIAEUROPE

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Southern Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Relative LocationRelative location is the location of a place in relation to another place. If someone tells you that he or she lives in the northern part of town near the library, that is an example of relative location.On a globe or world map, you can describe Asia’s relative location in relation to other continents. You can also describe Asia’s location in relation to the oceans that surround it.

Absolute Location The absolute location of a place is like its address. Lines on a map or globe called latitude and longitude lines are used to describe exact locations on Earth. Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator. Lines of longitude run between the North and South poles. The lines are numbered, measuring distances in units called degrees. For example, China’s capital city, Beijing, has an absolute location of 39 degrees north latitude, 116 degrees east longitude (39°N latitude, 116°E longitude). You can find the absolute location of specific places in Asia using a projection map, which shows the round Earth on a flat surface and includes lines of latitude and longitude.

HemispheresMost of Asia is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. That is why the absolute location of Beijing includes the letters N and E. They refer to the hemispheres in which Beijing is located.

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Asian CultureName

Tourist Attractions A. Use the information on the other page to help you answer the questions .

1. In approximately what year was the Taj Mahal completed?

2. What architectural feature makes the ancient city of Petra unique?

3. How long is the Great Wall of China?

4. Which attraction is featured on the Cambodian flag?

5. Which place was featured in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

6. Why did Emperor Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

7. What kind of temple was Angkor Wat originally?

8. About how long ago was the Great Wall first built?

B. Which tourist attraction would you most like to visit? Explain your answer .


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Enemies/Defenses

Physical Characteristics

Endangered? Yes No

Habitat

Behaviors

Diet

(Name of Animal)

Draw an Asian animal . Write notes about it to complete each section .

Name

Animal


5 sections of reproducible information and activity pages centered on five main topics: Asia in the World, Political Divisions, Physical Features, Valuable Resources, and Culture.

What’s in This Book

Political DivisionsName

Central Asia

Caspian Sea

AralSea

Uzbekistan

TurkmenistanTajikistan

Kyrgyzstan

Kazakhstan

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AssessmentName

Multiple-Choice TestFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Asia is the largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 number of cities and countries

2. Which continent shares a land border with Asia?𝖠 Europe𝖡 Australia𝖢 North America𝖣 South America

3. In which two hemispheres is Asia mostly located?𝖠 Northern and Southern𝖡 Eastern and Western𝖢 Southern and Western𝖣 Northern and Eastern

4. Asia’s countries are divided into regions.𝖠 20, 4𝖡 50, 6𝖢 50, 8𝖣 75, 10

5. Which country is the largest in size, but smallest in population?𝖠 Qatar𝖡 Nepal𝖢 Russia𝖣 Philippines

6. Which two countries rank first and second in population?𝖠 China and India𝖡 China and Japan𝖢 Indonesia and Pakistan𝖣 Bangladesh and Vietnam

7. Which mountain range is the highest in Asia and in the world?𝖠 Mount Everest𝖡 Altai Mountains𝖢 Zagros Mountains𝖣 Himalaya Mountains

8. The Desert is the largest in Asia.𝖠 Gobi𝖡 Thar𝖢 Arabian𝖣 Taklimakan


AssessmentName

Map TestWrite the name of the country, city, landform, or body of water that matches each number . Use the names in the box to help you .

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YangtzeRiver GobiDesert Japan Beijing Indonesia

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Asian CultureName

Tourist AttractionsAsia is a continent filled with breathtaking cultural and historic sites that draw millions of tourists each year. From amazing architecture to ancient places of wonder, Asia contains several world-famous tourist attractions.

Taj MahalThe majestic Taj Mahal in India is a mausoleum, a type of tomb. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The Taj Mahal took 20,000 workers and 22 years to complete. Its famous dome is made of white marble and is surrounded by a 300-acre garden with pools that reflect the building’s image.

PetraPetra is an ancient city carved into the mountains of Jordan. It was an important stop on the spice trade route and had a population of about 20,000 residents. Although most of the city’s homes were destroyed in earthquakes over time, many of its rock-carved buildings still survive, including theaters and temples. Petra was even featured in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

The Great Wall of China When the Great Wall was first built more than 2,000 years ago, it was a series of separate walls constructed by different states. The Great Wall as we know it today was completed during the Ming Dynasty (ad 1368–1644) and stretches 5,500 miles (8,850 km) through China.

Angkor Wat Built in the 12th century in Cambodia, Angkor Wat was built as a Hindu temple and later became a Buddhist temple. Every year, it draws hundreds of thousands of tourists, who marvel at its architecture and the elaborate religious and historical scenes that decorate its walls. The temple is so famous that its image is featured on the Cambodian flag.

Taj Mahal

a building in Petra

Great Wall of China

Angkor Wat


A variety of information and activity pages help students explore specific topics in depth .

1 section of assessment activities 1 section of open-ended note takers

Political DivisionsName

ReviewUse words from the box to complete the crossword puzzle .

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2

3 4

5 6

7

8

billion

China

fifty

Indonesia

Mumbai

North

Russia

South

Across

3. The country of is made up of over 17,500 islands.

5. is the second-largest city in Asia.

8. Asia is the largest region in area, but the smallest in population.

Down

1. The largest country in area is .

2. Asia is made up of countries.

4. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are the largest countries in Asia.

6. Asia’s population is over four .

7. The country with the largest population is .


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Location Interesting Facts

Description

Animals or Plants

(Name of Physical Feature)

Select a physical feature of Asia . Write notes about it to complete each section .

Name

Physical Feature


An overview and multiple-choice activity introduce each section .

Maps develop students’ visual literacy skills .

A crossword puzzle at the end of each section provides a fun review activity .

A map quiz and multiple-choice test help assess students’ knowledge .

Note takers allow students to research and extend their study .


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SECTION

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Asia in the World

This section introduces students to the location of Asia in the world. Students learn about the difference between relative and absolute location, as well as the hemispheres in which Asia lies. Students also practice using lines of latitude and longitude to find places on a map.

Each skill in this section is based on the following National Geography Standards:

Essential Element 1: The World in Spatial Terms

Standard 1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective

CONTENTS

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Asia’s Relative Location . . . . . . . . . 6

Asia’s Hemispheres . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Asia’s Absolute Location . . . . . . . 10

Using a Projection Map . . . . . . . . 12

Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


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OverviewAsia is the biggest of the seven continents on Earth. It is the largest in both size and population. There are several ways to describe the location of this huge continent.

NORTHAMERICA

SOUTHAMERICA

AFRICA

ASIAEUROPE

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Southern Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Relative LocationRelative location is the location of a place in relation to another place. If someone tells you that he or she lives in the northern part of town near the library, that is an example of relative location.On a globe or world map, you can describe Asia’s relative location in relation to other continents. You can also describe Asia’s location in relation to the oceans that surround it.

Absolute Location The absolute location of a place is like its address. Lines on a map or globe called latitude and longitude lines are used to describe exact locations on Earth. Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator. Lines of longitude run between the North and South poles. The lines are numbered, measuring distances in units called degrees. For example, China’s capital city, Beijing, has an absolute location of 39 degrees north latitude, 116 degrees east longitude (39°N latitude, 116°E longitude). You can find the absolute location of specific places in Asia using a projection map, which shows the round Earth on a flat surface and includes lines of latitude and longitude.

HemispheresMost of Asia is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. That is why the absolute location of Beijing includes the letters N and E. They refer to the hemispheres in which Beijing is located.


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OverviewFill in the bubble to answer each question or complete each sentence .

1. Asia is the largest continent in the world in .𝖠 size𝖡 population𝖢 both size and population𝖣 both number of cities and countries

2. Which continent is directly west of Asia?𝖠 Africa𝖡 Antarctica𝖢 Australia𝖣 Europe

3. Which of the following oceans does not border Asia?𝖠 Atlantic Ocean𝖡 Arctic Ocean𝖢 Indian Ocean𝖣 Pacific Ocean

4. Which statement is true about Asia?𝖠 Asia is located only in the Northern Hemisphere.𝖡 Asia is located only in the Southern Hemisphere.𝖢 Most of Asia is located in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.𝖣 Most of Asia is located in both the Northern and Western hemispheres.

5. The exact position of a place using lines of latitude and longitude is called the .𝖠 hemisphere𝖡 absolute location𝖢 relative location𝖣 intermediate direction


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Asia’s Relative LocationRelative location is the position of a place in relation to another place. How would you describe where Asia is located in the world using relative location? Look at the world map on the other page. One way to describe Asia’s relative location is to name the other continents that border it. For example, Asia is east of Europe and north of Australia. And Central Asia is northeast of Africa.Another way to describe the relative location of Asia is to name the oceans that surround the continent. The frigid Arctic Ocean borders Asia to the north. To the south is the warm Indian Ocean. The vast Pacific Ocean borders Asia to the east.

A. Use the map on the other page to complete the paragraph about the relative location of Asia .

Asia is the largest continent in the entire world. It is located east of the

continent of and north of the island continent of

. Africa is to the of Central Asia.

To the north is the cold Ocean. The Indian Ocean is

of Asia. The Ocean borders the

continent to the east. Asia is a continent that stretches both long and wide.

B. Follow the directions to color the map on the other page .

1. Color the continent west of Asia orange.

2. Use blue to circle the name of the ocean that is east of Asia.

3. Draw a kangaroo next to the island continent south of Asia.


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