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2 ASIA

LESSON 6

1 Match the words on the left with the descriptions on the right.

1. Caucasus a. Is the second largest desert in Asia

2. Indian subcontinent b. Lies between the Black Sea

3. Gobi and the Caspian Sea
4. Himalayas c. Flows through parts of Vietnam

5. Mekong d. Includes Central Asia, Southwest Asia,
and South Asia

e. Have over one hundred mountains

2 Fill in the blanks.

1. is the most populated continent in the world.

2. The Ocean is located in the south of Asia.

3. , , and are examples of the
deserts of Asia.

4. Mount Everest and Mount Altai are part of the mountain range.

5. and are two rivers in Asia.

6. Southeast Asia is warm because of its .

7. Asians mine for , , and .

8. The Karakum is located in .

9. The Caspian Sea is actually a .

10. The Philippines traded , , and
with Europe in the past.

3 Mark true or false.

1. Asia is bordered by oceans along its four sides. true false

2. All countries of Asia share the same culture, background, and
climate. true false

3. Mountain climbers need special equipment to breathe on top
of the mountains. true false

4. Asia’s economy is considered one of the top around the world. true false

5. The oil industry started in the area we call today Iran. true false

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