Physical Geography of Asia

Eastern Russia is considered part of Southeast Asia.

• True

• False

The Yangtze River is the world’s third-largest river and is used extensively as a trade avenue.

• True

• False

Which ocean does not border Asia’s coasts?

• the Arctic Ocean

• he Indian Ocean

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Pacific Ocean

In which of the following climate zones do giant pandas live?

• the tundra

• the highlands

• the coniferous forest

• the deciduous forest

Because of its proximity to the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia often is threatened by massive and destructive waves called __________.

• monsoons

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• typhoons

The __________ Plain stretches across northern India and is home to one-tenth of the world’s population.

• Ganges

• Manchurian

• North Chinese

• West Siberian

According to the map above, sub-arctic and tundra climates can be found in _________

• China

• Russia

• Southeast Asia

• India

This ecosystem is common in northern China. This is a dry climate which is home to short shrubs, sheep, goats, and Mongolian Gerbils.

Which of the following ecosystems is described in the passage above?

• Tundra

• Highland

• Mediterranean

• Desert

This saltwater lake is the largest lake or inland sea in the world. It is below sea level and is located east of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.

Which of the following bodies of water is described in the paragraph above?

• the Aral Sea

• Lake Baikal

• the Caspian Sea

• the Yellow Sea

This ecosystem is common in eastern and northern Siberia. Flora include mosses, summer flowers, and small shrubs. Animals include wolves, reindeer, foxes, and rabbits.

Which of the following ecosystems is described in the passage above?

• Highlands

• Coniferous forest

• Tundra

• Grasslands