Central ASIA

Which river in Central Asia originates from the Pamir Mountains?

• Amu Darya

• Syr Darya

• Volga

• Indus

What is a unique feature of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan?

• Its western part is freshwater, while its eastern side is salty.

• It is the largest lake in the world.

• It is completely freshwater.

• It is completely salty.

Which of the following rivers flows through both Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan?

• Syr Darya

• Amu Darya

• Nile

• Yangtze

What has caused the significant shrinking of the Aral Sea?

• Overuse of its water sources for agriculture

• Climate change

• Natural evaporation

• Pollution

What are some of the geographical features of Central Asia?

• Towering mountain ranges, expansive deserts, and significant bodies of water

• Dense forests and high plateaus

• Volcanic islands and coral reefs

• Tundra and ice caps