South Asian Geography Quiz

What makes the Maldives the lowest and flattest country in the world?

• It has mountains below sea level

• The average height is only 4 feet 11 inches

• It is built on an underwater volcano

• It has no natural land formations

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of rising sea levels in the Maldives?

• Melting glaciers and ice sheets

• Expanding ocean water due to warming temperatures

• Increased rainfall from monsoons

• Coastal erosion

What is a potential solution to combat rising sea levels in the Maldives?

• Abandoning the islands

• Land reclamation through sand dredging

• Using artificial rain to reduce ocean levels

• Banning tourism

What is a monsoon?

• A type of tornado

• Seasonal wind patterns that bring wet and dry seasons

• A permanent hurricane system

• A sudden rise in ocean levels

What is one major factor that affects monsoons in India?

• Continental drift

• Plate tectonics

• Ocean currents

• Earthquakes

How do the Himalayas impact monsoons in India?

• They block moisture from reaching India, causing droughts

• They force winds to rise, cool, and condense, influencing rainfall

• They prevent warm air from escaping the region

• They create tornadoes that bring heavy rain

What percentage of annual rainfall in South Asia is provided by monsoons?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Why is Bangladesh highly vulnerable to flooding?

• Most of the country is at a high elevation

• It has frequent volcanic eruptions

• It has many rivers, monsoon rains, and snowmelt from the Himalayas

• It is located in a desert region

Which of the following is NOT an effect of flooding in Bangladesh?

• Loss of life and property

• Increase in snowfall

• Agricultural damage

• Displacement of millions of people

What is a major cause of pollution in the Ganges River?

• Excessive rainfall

• Religious offerings and untreated sewage

• Lack of tourism

• Overfishing