What processes have given rise to the geological, geographic, and biological features that Asia has today?
What processes have given rise to the geological, geographic, and biological features that Asia has today?
INSTRUCTIONS
Write a short text on the topic “Asia: Biography of a Continent”.
The questions provided below are only guidelines. You do not need to answer them all, but you can use them to create a meaningful short text on the topic.
You should make use of the resources provided and of elements discussed during the in-class tutorial.
There is no need to use any other resources.
There is no need for footnotes or references, but you are required to use the links provided. This is your reference list.
The length of your text should be between 500 and 1000 words.
QUESTIONS
What is the origin and meaning of Asia’s name?
What tectonic plates make up Asia?
When did Asia take the form it has today?
When did Asia arrive at the location it is in today?
What landforms, plant life, and animal life are unique to Asia?
What processes have given rise to the geological, geographic, and biological features that Asia has today?
LINKS
http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/continent/
http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/asia/
http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/asia-resources/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/geography/places/contrasts_within_continent/revision/8/
http://www.scotese.com/earth.htm
Origins of the physical geography of the region.pdf
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