Human Environment In the Tropical And Subtropical Regions

In which continent is the Amazon Basin located?

• North America

• South America

• South Africa

• Europe

The Amazon river which drains this region flows from the mountains in the west and reaches the _______ in the east.

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

In the Amazon Basin, The day temperatures are high with _____ humidity.

• Very Low

• Moderate

• Very High

Which of these crops are grown by the people of the Amazon Rain-forest?

• Cocoa

• Watermelon

• Pineapple

• Tapioca

• Carrots

The staple food in the rain-forest area is _______

• Coffee

• Pineapple

• Rice

• Manioc

Which of these birds are found in the Amazon rain-forest?

• Woodpeckers

• Toucans

• Robins

• Eagles

• Humming Bird

Some families in rain-forests live in thatched houses which is shaped like

• Beehives

• Igloos

• Huts

• Tents

The tributaries of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra together form the (a)   in the Indian subcontinent.

Which of these cities are located on the banks of the river Ganga?

• Kolkata

• Mumbai

• Lucknow

• Patna

• Varanasi

River Brahmaputra is known by different names in different places. What is it called in Tibet?

(a)