Article: Central Asia Physical Geography

Which countries are included in Central Asia as mentioned in the text?

• Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

• India, China, Japan, South Korea

• Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova

• Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

What is a significant feature of Central Asia's physical geography?

• Dense forests

• Towering mountain ranges

• Vast oceans

• Tropical rainforests

What is the highest peak in Central Asia?

• Mount Everest

• Ismoil Somoni Peak

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

Which desert is the largest in Central Asia?

• Sahara Desert

• Karakum Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

What is the Kazakh Steppe known for?

• Dense forests

• Dry grassland

• Mountain ranges

• Lakes and rivers

Which rivers are important in Central Asia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Syr Darya and Amu Darya

• Yangtze and Mekong

• Thames and Seine

What has caused the Aral Sea to shrink?

• Volcanic activity

• Diversion of rivers for irrigation

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

What type of climate does Central Asia experience?

• Tropical

• Arid or semi-arid

• Polar

• Mediterranean

What is a challenge for human settlement in Central Asia's deserts?

• Dense forests

• Hot and dry conditions

• Frequent rainfall

• Abundant wildlife

What is the significance of the mountain ranges in Central Asia?

• They are home to many cities

• They provide fresh water through glaciers and snowmelt

• They are rich in oil reserves

• They are the source of gold and silver