GY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: South Korea, European Colonialism, Loess Plateau
29 Nov 2017
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Most heavily populated region in the world. Historically unified by cultural traits, but politically divided in late 20th century. Region is core part of global economy. Climate ranges from subtropical to nearly subarctic. Pacific coast separated from sea of japan by mountains. Small alluvial plains are located along coastline. Natural resources are more abundant in north. North korean uplands have been deforested while south korea has undertaken. Taiwan is about the size of maryland. Mild winter climate, but subject to typhoons. China has diverse environmental regions and subdivisions. Japan is relatively clean due to pollution exporting. Coal burning in china creates air pollution. China suffers from shortage of forest resources. Project has displaced people and threatened endangered aquatic species. North china plain has suffered from drought and flooding. Worst flooding occurs on huang he river. Region has central position in global warming debates. Effects of climate change in china have global implications. China is implementing energy efficiency, alternative energy plans.
