Asia Test Review

The climate in this part of the world is

• arid

• mediterranean

• tropical

• tundra

Which area would would have the MOST followers of Hinduism

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of these areas have the MOST followers of Buddhism?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• 7

What geographic reason is the northeastern side of Asia sparsely populated?

• It is located in an area prone to frequent earthquakes.

• Tundra and subarctic climate dominate the environment.

• The area receives little annual precipitation.

• There is little electricity there.

In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and an estimated 60,000 people ritually bathe in the waters per day. What is the MOST likely effect of this practice?

• Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.

• Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.

• The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination.

• The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.

What is the most pressing challenge facing the Middle East in terms of its water supply?

• general scarcity

• pollution from farming

• pollution from industry

• bacterial contamination

The blue lines are pointing to what river?

• Buriganga

• Ganges

• Indus

• Mekong

This map shows India, which is located in South Asia. Based on its location, the climate in southwestern India is MOST LIKELY

• desert.

• temperate.

• tropical monsoon.

• tropical savanna.

What do these countries of the Pacific Rim have in common?

• They are near the Equator.

• They are near the Pacific Ocean.

• They are in the Pacific Time Zone.

• They are in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Which of the these BEST explains why Russia might identify as more European than Asia?

• Russia and Europe share a common religious heritage.

• Many former Soviet Union states are now part of Europe.

• Russia sides with Europe on many important political issues.

• Most of Russia's landmass is within the European boundries.