EAST ASIA

HIMALAYA MTNS.

• stretch across the northeastern portion of India
• stretch across the northeastern portion of India
• Highest peek is here (Mount Everest)
• The main rivers sourced in Himalayas are the Ganges, Indus, Yarlung, Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, and Nujiang

YELLOW SEA

• one of the world's largest areas of continental shelf covered in shallow water
• The rivers that flow into the Yellow Sea carry so much mineral-rich soil that the water actually turns yellow.
• dugongs, porpoises, marine turtles and rich fish life, including Pacific herring, Japanese mackerel and cod.
• It is also home to many endemic waterbirds and invertebrates.

MOUNT FUJI

• highest volcano and highest peak in Japan
• considered one of the 3 Holy Mountains
• exceptionally symmetrical shape making it into famous symbol of Japan l
• Active volcano

GOBI DESERT

• Largest desert region in Asia
• temperatures in the Gobi Desert fluctuate rapidly
• There are 400 different species of plants in the Gobi Desert
• Made up of 5 different Eco systems

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