People in Asia often live near water for important reasons. Many large communities and cities in Asia are located on or near bodies of water, providing access to transportation and resources. However, living near water also exposes people to natural disasters like tsunamis. The locations where people live in Asia can affect their way of life and how they access necessities.

1. WORLD AT NIGHT
BY: HALEY SALANDER
THEME: H-EI

2. WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE IN CERTAIN
AREAS OF ASIA?
There are very important reasons why people
throughout history have chosen to live where
they do. If you look at Google maps you will
notice that most large communities and cities are
located on, or near the water. One example is
Japan. You would think many people would move
after the tsunamis that hit last spring.

3. WHY DO PEOPLE CHOOSE TO LIVE
WHERE THEY LIVE IN ASIA?
People choose to live where they live in Asia because

4. HOW DOES WHERE PEOPLE LIVE IN
ASIA AFFECT HOW THEY LIVE?