Geo Chap 8

What is the name of the largest river basin in the world?

• Yangtze Basin

• Mississippi Basin

• Amazon Basin

• Nile Basin

Which countries are part of the Amazon Basin?

• Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama

• Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador

• Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana, Suriname

• Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela

What is the staple food of the people living in the Amazon Basin?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Manioc (cassava)

• Potato

Which animal is commonly found in the Amazon Basin?

• Polar bear

• Anaconda

• Tiger

• Kangaroo

What is the main occupation of the people living in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Mining

Which crop is mainly grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?

• Corn

• Sugarcane

• Rice

• Wheat

Which city is located along the River Ganga?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Chennai

What is the main means of transport in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?

• Railways

• Airways

• Waterways

• Roadways

Which animal is found in the Brahmaputra plain?

• Tiger

• Kangaroo

• Polar bear

• Elephant

What is the main feature of the Amazon Basin?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert