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Geography
Fact/Example:
58.9% of land in Bangladesh is arable, the most in the world.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Arable Land affects Asia because countries with more arable land can and usually do have more farmland, which contributes to the economy, by creating jobs and exports.
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Social
Fact/Example:
India
Critical Thinking Sentence:
The Caste System affects Asia because it automatically places people in groups based on heredity, effecting national unity and causing suppression because lower groups can't relate to upper groups, as well as hindering national development because it was hard for people to move up, and get out of poverty.
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Political
Fact/Example:
North Korea
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Communist States affect Asia because the people of the country have less rights/freedoms and it can lead to a hostile environment causing the government to use its power, sometimes resulting in citizens getting harmed, which leads to hostility in the country. Also, Communist States usually have a negative reputation across the world.
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Religion
Fact/Example:
Confucianism was developed from the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Confucianism affects Asia because it causes the youth to have a respect for elders that is often lost here in the U.S.
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Religion
Fact/Example:
If you have good karma, good things are more likely to happen to you.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Karma affects Asia because it influences how people live because it influences karma believers to be good people and do things for others, promoting a giving culture.
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Economic
Fact/Example:
Nike outsources the production of most of its products to Asian countries such as China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Outsourcing affects Asia because many companies outsource production of products to Asia providing many jobs and contributing to Asia's growing economy. Unfortunately, many of the jobs negatively affect the people of Asia because the jobs have long hours, low pay, bad working conditions, and are usually somewhat dangerous.
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Social
Fact/Example:
5 of the 10 most populous countries in the world are in Asia (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan).
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Overpopulation affects Asia because if the population of a country grows too high, it can lead to high poverty rates because of job and food shortages, due to the large population. This occurs in many countries in Asia such as India, Bangladesh, and China. This also affects the countries because they would have to spend more on the poor of their country.
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Social
Fact/Example:
The population density of Asia is 370 people per square mile.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Population Density affects Asia because of it's large population density, which has many effects on the people and environment in Asia. Like with overpopulation, it can cause high poverty rates because of job and food shortages. It can also affect the people, who may feel very crowded, as well as the environment. More people use more energy, and mass energy production and use can lead to more smog, which leads to major health effects later in life.
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Religion
Fact/Example:
"One step in the wrong direction will cause you a thousand years of regret."  - Chinese Proverb
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Proverbs affect Asia because they effect how people live their life and beliefs by teaching people lessons through proverbs.
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Social
Fact/Example:
Rice is a very common staple food in Asia.
Critical Thinking Sentence:
Staple food affects Asia because the avaliablity of a food can influence what many staple foods are and those staple foods often create a large demand for a product, helping the economy.
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