Ancient China word list Himalaya Mountains- a mountain range that includes Mt.

Everest, in southwest China that separates China from India. Tibet- Qinghai Plateau- The worlds largest plateau and is very cold with only 50 days a year without frost Northeastern Plain- It is the major region of the northeast of China. This region has low hills and plains that have short hot summers and long dry winters. North China Plain- It is one of the two main regions of inner China and it is usually drier and colder than the Chang Jiang Basins. Chang Jiang Basins- Its South of the North China Plain, which has low river plains and the basin, is warmer and wetter than the North China Plain and it also helps with rice crops. Huang He River- It is one of the longest and muddiest rivers in the world. It starts at the high western mountains and goes down towards the eastern plain. The slit helps fertilize the land and is good for crops. It is also called the yellow river In 3000 years, the river has flooded 1500 times which causes damage and sometimes death. Chang Jiang River- The Chang Jiang River is even longer than the Huang He River and floods much less. It also starts in the high western mountains and then splits into three plains and then into a rich delta. out. Oasis- a place where water can be found in a desert Taklimakan Desert- It is about 105,000 square miles an it considered the most dangers desert in the world. Large sandstorms are common. Its name means once you go in, you will not come out Gobi Desert- Its the worlds largest desert and is made mostly of stones and pebbles. It is not as dangerous as the Taklimakan Slit- fine particles of rock Tributary- a stream that feeds into a larger river