Quiz on the Landforms and Geography of China and Mongolia

What mountain range separates China from South Asia?

• Kunlun Shan

• Altay Shan

• Tian Shan

• Himalaya

Which desert is primarily located in north-central China?

• Kyzylkum

• Karakum

• Gobi

• Taklimakan

What is the average elevation of the Plateau of Tibet?

• 18,000 feet

• 16,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

Which river is known as 'China's sorrow' due to its frequent flooding?

• Huang He

• Xi River

• Liao River

• Yangtze River

What type of climate characterizes much of eastern China?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Subarctic

• Humid subtropical

Which natural resource is abundant in northeastern China?

• Coal

• Gold

• Uranium

• Tin

What is the primary agricultural product of southern China?

• Soybeans

• Corn

• Rice

• Wheat

Which river system is known as the Pearl River?

• Liao River

• Xi River

• Chang Jiang

• Huang He

What phenomenon occurs when warm, humid air over the Pacific Ocean moves onto land?

• Blizzards

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Typhoons

Which biome is characterized by dry highlands and grasslands in China?

• Tropical rainforest

• Steppe

• Temperate forest

• Desert