1. Identify the continent shown in the outline map as Asia.
2. Label the major regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia (Middle East).
3. Mark the key peninsulas: Arabian Peninsula, Indian Peninsula, Indochina Peninsula, Korean Peninsula, and Kamchatka Peninsula.
4. Locate and label the major islands or island groups: Japanese Archipelago, Philippine Archipelago, Indonesian Archipelago, and Sri Lanka.
5. Identify and label the surrounding bodies of water: Arctic Ocean to the north, Pacific Ocean to the east, Indian Ocean to the south, and Mediterranean Sea/Black Sea to the west.
6. Note the major mountain ranges: Himalayas, Kunlun Mountains, Ural Mountains (western boundary), and Caucasus Mountains (southwestern boundary).
7. Label the major rivers: Yangtze River, Yellow River, Ganges River, Indus River, Mekong River, and Ob River.
8. Mark the major deserts: Gobi Desert, Taklamakan Desert, and Arabian Desert.
9. Indicate the highest point: Mount Everest in the Himalayas.
10. Draw and label the Tropic of Cancer as it crosses through southern Asia.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable map eurasia.
