Landforms and Resources Ch 15

What is the name for the combined continents of Europe and Asia?

• Central Asia

• Transcaucasia

• Siberia

• Eurasia

Which mountains separate the Northern European and West Siberian plains?

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

Which region consists of the republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia?

• Siberia

• Transcaucasia

• Eurasia

• Central Asia

Which region includes the republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan?

• Eurasia

• Transcaucasia

• Central Asia

• Siberia

Where does water from the West Siberian Plain go?

• Baltic Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Arctic Ocean

What landforms dominate the region between the Black and Caspian seas?

• Ural Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Caucasus Mountains

• Himalayas

Why is Central Asia dry?

• Excessive irrigation

• Cold climate

• High elevation

• Lack of rainfall

Which river is the longest on the European continent?

• Yangtze River

• Volga River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

Why is Lake Baikal special?

• It is located in Central Asia

• It is a saltwater lake

• It is the largest lake in the world

• It is the deepest lake in the world

What is thermal pollution?

• Pollution caused by thermal power plants

• Pollution caused by excessive heat

• Pollution caused by mining operations

• Pollution caused by oil spills