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South Asia Stations Quiz

Authored by Meagan Zlatich

Geography

6th - 8th Grade

South Asia Stations Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is TRUE concerning monsoons in India?

Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons bring dry weather. 

Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.

Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall while summer monsoons are fairly dry.

Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A man who lives in Bangalore, India, works in a customer-service center for a company that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.


Which development helped create this economic opportunity?


Lower costs for international transportation

Advances in data processing

Improvements in communication technology

More restrictions on international trade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the annual monsoon rains affect the environment of South Asia?

Monsoons bring steady rain to the region all year long.

The mountains in the north keep the rains from reaching South Asia’s

east coast.

 Southwest winds from the Indian Ocean bring light rain along the west coast.

 The rains cause flooding, but help the region grow enough food for its people.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt


Which of the following features is typical of a tropical wet/dry climate?

hot, dry days and cold, wet nights

three seasons—hot, wet, and cool

hot, wet days and cool, dry nights

 two seasons—hot and hotter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason that U.S. companies outsource work?

to save money

to impress their customers

to build a positive image in other countries

 to maintain full-time staffs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following situations is an example of outsourcing?

 U.S. customer using the Internet to compare the pricing of a product

U.S. auto service center hiring an immigrant from Poland as a full-time mechanic

 U.S. firm hiring a temporary worker to fill in for an employee who is on leave

for six weeks

 U.S. manufacturer hiring a company in India to provide customer service

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 In what significant way has the rapid growth of South Asia affected its cities?

 Hinduism has become the only religion practiced in the cities.

Resources are strained and air and water pollution have increased.

 Many people have left the cities and returned to rural areas.

The population density in Mumbai is only slightly more than the world’s

Average.

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