Asia's Physical Features

Which mountain range is known as the "Roof of the World"?

• The Himalayas

• The Ural Mountains

• The Andes

• The Alps

Identify the longest river in Asia.

• Ganges

• Yangtze

• Mekong

• Indus

Which climate zone is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, and is found in parts of Southeast Asia?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Humid Subtropical

• Desert

• Tundra

What is the primary geological feature that separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• The Himalayas

• The Gobi Desert

• The Ural Mountains

• The Arabian Sea

Explain how the monsoon winds affect the climate of South Asia.

• They bring dry, cold air from the north.

• They cause heavy rainfall during the summer months.

• They create desert conditions year-round.

• They have no significant impact on the climate.

Compare the climates of the Gobi Desert and the Siberian Tundra.

• Both have hot summers and cold winters.

• The Gobi Desert is arid, while the Siberian Tundra is cold and dry.

• Both are tropical climates.

• The Gobi Desert is humid, while the Siberian Tundra is wet.

Analyze the impact of the Himalayas on the climate of the Indian subcontinent.

• They block cold winds from the north, leading to a warmer climate.

• They allow monsoon winds to pass through, causing dry conditions.

• They have no impact on the climate.

• They create a rain shadow effect, leading to increased rainfall.

Evaluate the role of the Yangtze River in the economic development of China.

• It has no significant role in economic development.

• It is a major transportation route and provides water for agriculture.

• It is primarily used for recreational activities.

• It is a barrier to trade and development.

Identify the river that flows through India and Bangladesh, forming the world's largest delta.

• Mekong

• Indus

• Ganges

• Yangtze

Describe the geological process that led to the formation of the Himalayas.

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion by wind and water

• Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates

• Sedimentation