WorksheetsChapter 10 Lesson 1 Quiz (Physical Geography of South Asia)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a small, ring-shaped island called?
archipelago
circular rings
atoll
wadi
What substance is used as pencil lead and comes originally from Sri Lanka?
concrete
granite
graphite
sandpaper
The Khyber Pass was very important because
It allowed ships to sail safely to Sri Lanka.
It allowed traders to enter South Asia by way of Pakistan.
It allowed easier navigation up Mount Everest.
It served as a tourist attraction.
The area of fertile soil deposited by floodwaters is called
groundwater
mud plain
oasis
alluvial plain
Which South Asian wood is especially valued (known) for its sweet scent?
mahogany
sal
sandalwood
teak
A large, swirling storm that can cause devastation (destruction) is called a (a) .
A seasonal wind pattern that affects rainfall is called a
Tornado
Hurricane
Typhoon
Monsoon
The main reason some South Asians opposed the Narmada River dam is that
Flooding will displace people and destroy ecosystems.
Boating and shipping will greatly restricted.
Those living below the dam will be in harm's way if the dam breaks.
Building the dam will cost too much.
Which one of South Asia's farming regions is most fertile (easy to grow)?
Deccan Plateau
Hindu Kush
Brahmaputra/Ganges Delta
Khyber Pass
The reason the climate in South Asia is diverse is that the physical features vary greatly (a) the region.
