Quiz on the Kazakh Steppe

What is the area covered by the Kazakh steppe?

• 500,000 square kilometers

• 804,500 square kilometers

• 1,000,000 square kilometers

• 300,000 square kilometers

What is one of the extreme weather conditions in the Kazakh steppe during winter?

• Temperatures are always mild

• Temperatures can reach 0° C

• Temperatures can drop to -35° C

• Temperatures can rise to 40° C

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a product of the steppe?

• Meat

• Grain

• Coal

• Cotton

What type of wildlife is mentioned as critically endangered in the steppe?

• Golden eagle

• Snow leopard

• Saiga antelope

• Steppe pika

What has shaped the Kazakh people's respect for nature?

• The abundance of resources

• Traveling to other countries

• The difficulties of living on the steppe

• Living in cities

What is one of the challenges faced by the steppe today?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Overpopulation

What does the steppe provide for Kazakhstan's cities?

• Cultural festivals

• Advanced technology

• Everything necessary for survival

• Tourist attractions

What is the temperature in the summer on the steppe?

• 25° C

• 15° C

• 45° C

• 35° C

What is the primary landscape feature of Kazakhstan described in the text?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• The steppe

• Forests

What do the steppe winds bring to the cities?

• Dust storms

• Fresh clean air

• Heavy rain

• Extreme heat