A map titled Physical Features of East Asia. A key shows Lowlands in green, Highlands in yellow, and mountains with brown triangles. China is surrounded by the following countries: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Thailand, and Bangladesh. The Yellow River is to the north and the Yangtze River is to the south in central China, the Pacific Ocean is to the east. The Himalayas are to the south and southeast and the Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert are to the north and west.

Use the map to select the word or phrase from the drop-down menus that best answers each question.


Where is the Gobi Desert?


Along which of China’s borders do the Himalayas extend?