WorksheetsSouth & Central Asia Geography Assessment
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. True or False:
The grasslands of Central Asia are in a constant state of drought, and animals and humans have a difficult time surviving in the region.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
2. True or False:
The landlocked countries of Central Asia rely on overland trade to help their economies.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
3. India's climate is heavily influenced by the monsoons in the winter & summer. How does the timing of the wet monsoons affect the people living in the region?
a)
they bring dry air in the summer, causing droughts and making it hard to grow crops.
b)
they bring heavy precipitation in the summer, making it easier to grow crops.
c)
they bring heavy precipitation in the winter, making transportation difficult
d)
they bring dry air in the winter, which causes vegetation to die.
4.
4. Read the following paragraph and choose the best phrase that completes it
The Ganges River has become an important place for people who practice Hinduism. Every 12 years, people travel to the river to bathe in it. They believe that by bathing in the water, it will ______________
a)
give them a lot of money
b)
bring them good fortune
c)
cleanse them of their sins
d)
help them relax and calm their mind
5.
5. True or False:
The Ganges River is a vital source of water for hundreds of millions of people throughout the region of South Asia and the river is in pristine condition.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
6. How can terraces create land that can be used to grow crops?
a)
they create level land that is easier to farm
b)
they decrease erosion of fertile soil
c)
they make it more difficult to grow crops that require consistent irrigation
d)
they allow people living in mountainous regions to grow crops by creating flat areas to plant on.
e)
the act of creating terraces disrupts the ecosystem and harms the native plants and animals that live in the region.
7.
8. DBQ: Using the language of cause & effect, explain how the water from the Himalayas can impact people thousands of miles away.
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8.
9. Using the Language of Cause & Effect, how did the drying up of the Aral Sea influence the health of the people who live in the region?
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9.
10. True or False:
In 2005, Kazakhstan built the Kok-Aral Dam around one of the Aral Sea's few remaining pockets of water. This created a lake that has come to be known as the North Aral Sea. Thanks to the North Aral Sea’s return, in Aralsk, Kazakhstan’s fishing industry has been revived.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Influencer
a)
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
b)
a person who guides or inspires the decisions and actions of others
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
11.
influence
a)
the principle of causation: one thing happens, another thing occurs as a result of the cause
b)
the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.
c)
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
12.
mountain
a)
gain in wealth; grow stronger
b)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill; a large number or amount
c)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
13.
river
a)
soil that is rich in nutrients
b)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
c)
a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
d)
the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
14.
monsoon
a)
indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of the other event
b)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
c)
the system of production and distribution
d)
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
15.
delta
a)
arid land with little or no vegetation
b)
a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
c)
tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
16.
volume
a)
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
b)
a person who guides or inspires the decisions and actions of others
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
17.
Cause & Effect
a)
the principle of causation: one thing happens, another thing occurs as a result of the cause
b)
the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.
c)
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
18.
thrive
a)
gain in wealth; grow stronger
b)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill; a large number or amount
c)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
d)
the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
19.
fertile
a)
soil that is rich in nutrients
b)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
c)
a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
d)
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
20.
causal relationship
a)
indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of the other event
b)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
c)
the system of production and distribution
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
21.
desert
a)
arid land with little or no vegetation
b)
a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
c)
tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
22.
landlocked
a)
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
b)
a person who guides or inspires the decisions and actions of others
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
23.
nomad
a)
the principle of causation: one thing happens, another thing occurs as a result of the cause
b)
the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.
c)
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
d)
the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
24.
society
a)
gain in wealth; grow stronger
b)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill; a large number or amount
c)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
d)
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
25.
steppe
a)
soil that is rich in nutrients
b)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
c)
a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
26.
trade
a)
indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of the other event
b)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
c)
the system of production and distribution
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
27.
domesticate
a)
arid land with little or no vegetation
b)
a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
c)
tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
28.
economy
a)
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
b)
a person who guides or inspires the decisions and actions of others
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
29.
reserves
a)
the principle of causation: one thing happens, another thing occurs as a result of the cause
b)
the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.
c)
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
30.
pipeline
a)
gain in wealth; grow stronger
b)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill; a large number or amount
c)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
31.
agriculture
a)
soil that is rich in nutrients
b)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
c)
a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
d)
the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
32.
tributaries
a)
indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of the other event
b)
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
c)
the system of production and distribution
d)
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
33.
sacred
a)
arid land with little or no vegetation
b)
a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
c)
tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.
d)
Having to do with earning money
e)
concerned with religion or religious purposes
34.
irrigation
a)
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
b)
a person who guides or inspires the decisions and actions of others
c)
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
d)
have extra of certain resources
e)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
35.
Pilgramage
a)
the principle of causation: one thing happens, another thing occurs as a result of the cause
b)
the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command.
c)
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
d)
pipeline - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
e)
a journey to a sacred place
36.
natural resource
a)
gain in wealth; grow stronger
b)
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill; a large number or amount
c)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
d)
the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
e)
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs
37.
pollution
a)
soil that is rich in nutrients
b)
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
c)
a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
d)
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
e)
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
38.
True or false: The climate and geography of these religions have been a factor in the diverse populations, cultural traditions, amd development of civilizations in the area.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Fertile plains were a benefit for Central Asia.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
How does Central Asia being landlocked affect the people there?
a)
They can't ever escape and are trapped there forever.
b)
They don't affect them at all, they live their lives normally with no struggle.
c)
They cant get water for agriculture.
d)
They cant trade over seas due to being landlocked, so they have to travel to over places to trade.
41.
The climate and weather in South and Central Asia has affected the lives and environment of the people.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Mountains were like barriers to monsoons.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
True or false: The Khyber pass has two highways, one for cars and the other for camels
a)
True
b)
False
44.
The Ganges River is not a religious thing.
a)
False
b)
True
45.
True or False: The Steppe grasslands of kazakhstan are very good for farming.
a)
False
b)
True
46.
Because, since, therefore, and as a result are all examples of the language of cause & effect.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
True or false: Mountain ranges, harsh winter climates, and arid deserts have made it difficult for communities to take root and develop, leading to low populations and limited economic activity.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
what are some challenges and benefits of the geography of central asia .
a)
Harsh and extreme climates.
b)
vast and diverse landscapes.
c)
limited access to water resources.
d)
all the above.
49.
True or False: Living in the Fertile Plains is a challenge
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Is Central Asia a landlocked region?
a)
I don't know
b)
Maybe
c)
Yes
d)
No
51.
Did Central Asia do more land based trading or more ocean based trading?
a)
More land based
b)
More ocean based
c)
A little bit of both
d)
Not sure
52.
Did the people of South Asia pollute the Ganges River?
a)
Probably
b)
No
c)
Maybe
d)
Yes
53.
Central Asia is landlocked. What does that mean?
a)
The countries in Central Asia are surrounded by water on all sides.
b)
The countries in Central Asia aren't surrounded by water on all sides.
c)
Some of the land in Central Asia is frozen or "locked" behind glaciers
d)
Claiming to own land in Central Asia is forbidden and doing so will get you locked behind bars.
54.
The Ganges River isn't polluted.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
The Aral Sea was depleted because...
a)
The United States' navy at the time lacked in numbers and in order to invade the USSR, the US had to drain out the Aral Sea.
b)
The Soviet Union created a project to become a major exporter in fish.
c)
The Soviet Union created a project to become a major exporter in cotton.
d)
The Aral Sea ran away.
56.
The Ganges River is sacred in which of these religions?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Gangeism
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
57.
How much of the Aral Sea has vanished since the 1960s due to human activity?
a)
0.5
b)
0.9
c)
0.25
d)
0.14
58.
Why did the Aral Sea dry up?
a)
The Soviet Union thought they should reroute the rivers that flow into the Sea.
b)
It evaporated into the air and dried up by itself.
c)
The soviet union tried to help the sea and took the water out to help civilians.
d)
The amount of agriculture used by the people near the sea took all the water.
59.
Why does the Aral Sea still cause health problems for people?
a)
Because of the leftover fish
b)
Because of the leftover chemicals, dust, and salt
c)
It is very slippery in the area, causing people to slip.
d)
Monsters were created from the sea drying up.
60.
How did the drying of the Aral Sea affect the economy of certain countries?
a)
It made the fishing industry disappear.
b)
Machines broke down
c)
It caused inflation of money.
61.
What endangers the Ganges River?
a)
People
b)
Fish Overpopulation
c)
Algal Bloom
d)
Pollution
62.
The Aral Sea was once the ____ largest lake in the world.
a)
3rd
b)
1st
c)
4th
d)
2nd
63.
The Aral Sea is a _____ water lake.
a)
Fresh
b)
Salt
c)
Brackish (the combination of fresh and salt water)
64.
how have human activities affected the Ganges and the Aral sea .
a)
increased water pollution and population growth .
b)
reduced water pollution and increased biological diversity
c)
Decreased irrigation and improved water quality.
d)
Enhanced natural resource and decreased industrialization .
65.
What is the main landform that takes up South Asia?
a)
rivers
b)
mountains
c)
fertile plains
66.
What are some examples of the challenging effects about the mountains in Central Asia?
a)
They have enough places to grow crops like the mountain hills.
b)
There is not much flat land on mountains, so it is a problem for agriculture, as it is very hard to grow crops on them.
c)
There is very little water in the mountains of Central Asia
d)
Might be an obstacle when traveling past these mountains because of how bumpy and tall they are.
67.
Which 2 phrases are a part of the language of Cause & Effect?
a)
Due to the fact
b)
first
c)
conclusion
d)
Because
68.
What can a monsoon cause?
a)
Extreme rain
b)
Tornadoes
c)
Earthquakes
d)
drought
69.
What do people in Central Asia use the Ganges River for?
a)
swimming
b)
bathing
c)
cleaning
d)
drinking water
70.
Which of these are reasons why the Ganges River is so polluted?
a)
irrigation
b)
religious purposes
c)
Running Factories
d)
sewage
71.
What did people use The Ganges River for?
a)
Bathing
b)
washing clothes
c)
watering crops
d)
dancing
72.
What killed the sea life in the Aral Sea?
a)
Chemical Pollution
b)
Decreasing Levels bringing higher salt concentrations.
c)
wood
d)
diverting water to irrigate cotton fields
73.
What is the primary reason for the nomadic lifestyle in Central Asia?
a)
Lack of permanent water sources
b)
Abundance of fertile land
c)
Cultural traditions
d)
Government policies
74.
True or False: The Silk Road was a significant trade route that connected Central Asia to Europe and Asia.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
Which of the following best describes the climate of Central Asia?
a)
Tropical and humid
b)
Arid and semi-arid
c)
Temperate with four distinct seasons
d)
Polar with long winters
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