Quiz 1 &2 Unit 9 World Geography

Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern
Indian subcontinent?

• Hydrologic cycle

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Tectonic forces

   

Which factors most account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout much of the
Indian subcontinent?

• Highland conditions of the Himalayas

• Size in area of the subcontinent landmass

• Location in the mid latitudes

• Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

Based on the map, Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because both

• on the border with India

• considered island nations

• geographically landlocked

• lacking freshwater sources

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?

• North of the border is too cold to easily support life.

• The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries.

• Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.

• The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.

Which of the listed characteristics are associated with Buddhism?

1. Reincarnation
2. Siddhartha Gautama
3. Five Pillars
4. Four Noble Truths
5. Eightfold Path
6. Muhammad

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 6. Muhammad

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 4. Four Noble Truths

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 5. Eightfold Path

Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because —

• It reflects traditional Bengali architecture.
• It is easier to maintain buildings in this style.
• adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary

• It represents modern architectural trends in Bangladesh.

The physical process shown in the map would most likely result in —

• typhoons that cause deforestation in both the summer and winter months

• a wide variation of heavy rains in the summer and warm, dry temperatures in the winter

• a La Niña causing drought in the summer and flooding in the winter

• tsunamis that cause property damage in the summer, but not during the winter

Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite being outlawed in 1947?

• Arranged marriages

• Praying five times a day

• Caste distinctions

• Reincarnation

Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?

• Differences between Hindus and Sikhs

• Disputes between Muslims and Hindus

• Tensions between the British and Indian leaders

• Cold War tensions between the United States and Russia

India Set for Bumper Winter Crops in Wake of Monsoon Rains
— Reuters News Service, October 23, 2013

Based on the news headline, what is one way that monsoons affect India?

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• Rains that are produced by monsoons promote sustainable economic development.

• Tsunamis that accompany the monsoons are responsible for many deaths each year.

• Strong monsoon winds rapidly spread seeds across farmers’ fields and pastures.

• Monsoons bring rains that cause widespread destruction to property from flooding.