Asia Open Notes Geography Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's land area is roughly accounted for by Asia?

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

Which continent borders Asia to the west?

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

• North America

What is the name of the mountain system that separates India from Asia?

• The Rockies

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

Approximately how many years ago did the Himalayas form?

• 100 million years

• 50 million years

• 75 million years

• 25 million years

Which plateau covers most of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan?

• Iranian Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

Where is the Deccan Plateau located?

• Northern India

• Western India

• Southern India

• Eastern India

Which plateau is known as the largest and highest ever to exist?

• Iranian Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

Which plain located in Russia is known as one of the world's largest areas of flat land?

• Central Asian Plain

• West Siberian Plain

• East European Plain

• Kazakh Steppe

What type of geographic area is the Rub 'al Khali?

• Mountain range

• Desert

• Forest zone

• River basin

Which lake holds 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Tanganyika