Asia Unit Test

What city in Russia has the closest ties to Asia?

• Vladivostok

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Irkutsk

Why is the Aral Sea shrinking?

• The Aral Sea is shrinking because of volcanic activity.
• The Aral Sea is shrinking due to water diversion for irrigation.
• The Aral Sea is shrinking due to urban development.
• The Aral Sea is expanding due to increased rainfall.

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world, found in Southern Asia?

• K2
• Kangchenjunga
• Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

What two islands are located in SOUTHERN Asia?

• Japan, Taiwan

• Sri Lanka, Maldives
• Indonesia, Phillipines

• Fiji, Samoa

What do most major Indian cities have on the outskirts of town in India?

• Slums

• Parks and recreational areas
• Industrial areas or zones
• Shopping malls

What is the largest body of water in Central Asia?

• Caspian Sea
• Lake Baikal
• Aral Sea
• Issyk-Kul Lake

What has South Korea done to protect their side of the DMZ?

• South Korea has dismantled all military structures along the DMZ.
• South Korea has established a civilian park in the DMZ area.
• South Korea has built military fortifications and maintains a strong military presence along the DMZ.
• South Korea has invited North Korean tourists to visit the DMZ.

What body of water does the Ganges empty into?

• Bay of Bengal
• Indian Ocean
• Arabian Sea
• Mediterranean Sea

What is the name of the extravagant temple in Cambodia?

• Shwedagon Pagoda
• Borobudur
• Hagia Sophia
• Angkor Wat

What was the original country size of the Aral Sea?

• Kazakhstan

• Idaho

• Belgium

• Ireland