Asian physical geography quiz

Which continent covers approximately 30 percent of the Earth’s land area?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What is the largest mountain system in Asia?

• Tien Shan

• Ural Mountains

• Himalayas

• Caucasus Mountains

Which of the following best describes the location of the Ural Mountains?

• They run east-west across central Asia.

• They run north-south from Russia to Kazakhstan.

• They are located entirely within China.

• They form the border between India and Nepal.

What is the highest peak in the world, located in Asia?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

• Mount Elbrus

The Tibetan Plateau is often referred to as what?

• The Roof of the World

• The Celestial Mountains

• The Great Steppe

• The Desert of Deserts

What is the most significant feature of the West Siberian Plain?

• It is the world’s largest desert.

• It contains one of the world’s largest continuous flatlands.

• It is the driest area in Asia.

• It has the highest mountain ranges in the world.

Which mountain range in Asia is known for having some of the world’s oldest mountains?

• Himalayas

• Ural Mountains

• Tien Shan

• Caucasus Mountains

Which of the following rivers is the longest in Asia?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Yangtze

• Mekong

What type of landscape dominates Central Asia?

Which plateau is considered the largest and highest in the world?

• Deccan Plateau

• Iranian Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Anatolian Plateau