Central Asia as a natural region: position and borders
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
From the atlas find three natural-geographic regions bordering Central Asia and write them down.
The answer depends on the atlas; for example Southwest Asia, Inner Asia, Western Siberia, Eastern Europe.
2
The western point is at 50.3° E and the eastern at 85.6° E. How many degrees of longitude lie between them?
35.3°
3
In 4–5 sentences explain why the region’s climate is dry.
It is far from oceans and enclosed by high mountains in the south and east, so little moist air enters and there is little precipitation.
4
On an outline map mark and label the Caspian Sea, Ustyurt, the Tien Shan and the Pamir.
Check: the Caspian is in the west, Ustyurt east of it, the Tien Shan in the east and the Pamir in the south-east.
5
Why is the Central Asian region not just one country? Write one sentence.
Because the region is defined by natural features and covers the territory of several states.