Which is a source of political conflict between China, Japan, and South Korea today?
A.
trade barriers
B.
nuclear weapons development
C.
land claims in the South China Sea
D.
economic sanctions <<<
East Asian nations have imposed tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their industries, but these barriers have____ economic growth.
A. benefitted
B. encouraged
C. Slowed <<<
D. sped up
Which major threat does North Korea pose for the region?
A. North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security. <<<
B.
North Korea's establishment of military bases on contested islands in the Pacific has created conflict.
C.
North Korea's uncontrolled and rapid economic growth upsets markets.
D.
North Korea's unregulated media floods the region with false news reports.
How does China's geography contribute to the environmental hazard shown?
A.
Rivers carry toxins from factories downstream to populated areas throughout the country.
B.
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.<<<<
C.
Plate tectonic activity undermines stability in industrial areas, making them vulnerable to leaks.
D.
Runoff from farms and plants causes ground pollution that contributes to acid rain in regions with heavy precipitation.
What problem has China tried to solve by building hydropower dams, such as the Three Gorges Dam?
A.
scarcity of water <<<
B.
lack of arable land
C.
production of greenhouse gases
D.
damage from earthquakes and tsunamis
Its C.
for the last question
Please number your questions.
East Asian nations have imposed tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their industries, but these barriers have____ economic growth.
A. benefitted
B. encouraged
C. Slowed <<<
D. sped up
A. scarcity of water
China has tried to solve the problem of scarcity of water by building hydropower dams, such as the Three Gorges Dam. Hydropower dams can help alleviate water scarcity by regulating water flow, storing excess water during wet seasons, and releasing the stored water during dry seasons for irrigation and other purposes. Additionally, hydropower dams can generate electricity, contributing to China's energy needs.