Southern and Eastern Asia Geography Quiz

Which is a challenge that is MOST LIKELY unique to urban areas?

• Power outages

• Shortage of water

• Population density

• Lack of personal time

As of 2007, the estimated population of India was over 1.1 billion, while that of Japan was 127 million. Which statement BEST explains a comparison of the population density of the two countries?

• Japan is smaller, more compact than India

• Japan is prone to more frequent earthquakes

• The Himalayas are located north of India

• Japan is closer to China than India

It is the largest desert in Asia.

It covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.

It was formed because the Himalayan mountain range blocks rain from reaching the area.

Which geographic feature of Asia is being described?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Sayan Desert

• The Lop Nor Desert

• The Taklimakan Desert

It is the second longest river in China.

It has been called "China's Sorrow" because of its frequent flooding.

It is known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization" because it was the site of many ancient settlements.

What geographic feature of Asia is being described?

• The Mekong River

• The Ganges River

• The Yangtze River

• The Huang He River

Which country is represented by number 1?

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

• Vietnam

Which country has the highest population density?

• Indian

• Maldives

• Sri Lanka

• Afghanistan

What number represents the country of North Korea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China?

• The Three Gorges Dam

• The Himalaya Mountains

• The flooding of the Indus River

• The pollution of the Ganges River

What river is labeled on this map?

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

• Huang He River

Which is the MOST likely reason for the high population density in the northeastern part of India?

• There is little pollution there

• The Ganges River is in the Region

• Most of the factories are located in that region

• Most people want to live close to the Himilayan Mountains