Geography Quiz

What is the definition of an aquifer?

• A mountain pass leading to a river

• A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater

• A chain of islands

• A theory stating that the earth's surface is broken into plates

Which term describes a large body of water that a river flows into before entering a larger body of water?

• Delta

• Archipelago

• Ghat

• Plate tectonics

What is ecotourism?

• A type of tourism based on the enjoyment of scenic areas or natural wonders

• A seasonal wind pattern in Asia

• A flat land near the edges of rivers

• A mountain pass leading to a river

What does the term "plate tectonics" refer to?

• A chain of islands

• The theory that the earth's surface is broken into plates that move

• The highest mountains in the world

• A river in South Asia

Which river is known to flow southeast from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Ganges Delta