Asian Geographical features

What percentage of the Earth's land area does Asia cover?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

Describe the significance of the Tibetan Plateau in the world's water cycle.

Which mountain system separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• Tien Shan

• Ural Mountains

• Himalayas

• Caucasus Mountains

Explain the impact of the Tigris-Euphrates river system on early civilizations.

What is the highest peak in the Tien Shan mountain system?

• Mount Everest

• Victory Peak

• Mount Narodnaya

• Khan Tängiri Peak

Discuss the ecological importance of Lake Baikal.

Which desert is known as the 'Empty Quarter'?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Rub’ al Khali

• Dasht-e Kavir