Physical Geography of Asia (7.2.1 and 7.2.2)

Which country is correctly identified by number 1?

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• Iran

• Iraq

Which country is correctly identified by number 2?

• Uzbekistan

• Afghanistan

• Kazakhstan

• Mongolia

Which country is correctly identified by number 3?

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• India

Which country is correctly identified by number 4?

• Indonesia

• Philippines

• East Timor

• Malaysia

Which country is correctly identified by number 5?

• China

• South Korea

• Mongolia

• Japan

Which region is correctly identified by number 6?

• Tibetan Plateau

• Arabian Peninsula

• Siberia

• Indonesian Archipelago

What kind of climate would you expect to find in the shaded area on the map?

• hot and arid year round

• cold and arid year round

• hot and humid year round

• warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters

This is a physical map of Turkey. How does the geography of the Anatolian Peninsula impact the climate of the central plateau?

• The mountains on the coast have no effect on the climate of the central plateau.

• It is rainforest because of rainfall from the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

• It is tundra because of the high elevation.

• It is semi-arid because of the rain shadow effect from the mountains on the coast.

What kind of crops are grown in the environment shown in the picture?

• tea and rice

• wheat and millet

• figs and dates

• citrus fruits

How has the presence of large oil deposits impacted Southwest Asia (Middle East)? Check all that apply.

• oil exports to Western nations

• equal distribution of wealth

• conflicts over control of oil resources

• peace and stability in most nations