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China's Geography: Blessings and Challenges

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary reason the Yellow River floodplain is significant in Chinese history?

a)

It is a major tourist attraction.

b)

It is one of the best agricultural lands in the world.

c)

It is a natural barrier against invasions.

d)

It is the source of China's major rivers.

2.

What is double-cropping, as practiced in eastern China?

a)

Planting two different crops in the same field at the same time.

b)

Growing two crops in succession in a single year.

c)

Using twice the amount of seeds for a single crop.

d)

Harvesting the same crop twice in one season.

3.

How many calories per acre does rice produce compared to wheat?

a)

4 million calories for rice and 11 million for wheat.

b)

11 million calories for rice and 4 million for wheat.

c)

8 million calories for both rice and wheat.

d)

5 million calories for rice and 10 million for wheat.

4.

Which countries border China to the south?

a)

India, Nepal, Bhutan

b)

Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar

c)

Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan

d)

Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

5.

Why is Tibet considered strategically important for China?

a)

It is a major economic hub.

b)

It provides geographical protection against India.

c)

It is densely populated with Han Chinese.

d)

It is a major tourist destination.

6.

What percentage of China's population lives in Tibet?

a)

10%

b)

5%

c)

0.2%

d)

2%

7.

What is the main reason China is developing infrastructure in Tibet?

a)

To promote tourism.

b)

To integrate Tibet further into China.

c)

To create a new capital city.

d)

To establish a military base.

8.

Which two major rivers in China get their water from Tibet?

a)

Mekong and Salween

b)

Yellow and Yangtze

c)

Ganges and Brahmaputra

d)

Indus and Sutlej

9.

What natural feature provides China with protection from the north?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Gobi Desert

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

The Great Wall of China

10.

Which country is a friendly ally of China to the north?

a)

India

b)

Japan

c)

Russia

d)

South Korea

11.

Why is the eastern border of China considered vulnerable?

a)

It is heavily forested.

b)

It is bordered by hostile countries.

c)

It is an ocean border with powerful states nearby.

d)

It is mountainous and difficult to defend.

12.

What is the significance of the South China Sea for China?

a)

It is a major fishing area.

b)

It is a site for oil drilling.

c)

It is crucial for maritime access and trade.

d)

It is a popular tourist destination.

13.

What is the main reason China has built military bases and artificial islands in the South China Sea?

a)

To promote tourism.

b)

To establish sovereignty and secure maritime access.

c)

To conduct scientific research.

d)

To create new habitats for marine life.

14.

What has been a major aspect of China's domestic policy regarding food production?

a)

Importing all food from abroad.

b)

Achieving self-sufficiency in food production.

c)

Relying on food aid from other countries.

d)

Focusing solely on industrial development.

15.

What is one of the vulnerabilities China faces due to its geography?

a)

Lack of natural resources.

b)

Over-reliance on tourism.

c)

Precarious position due to lack of geographical protection.

d)

Isolation from global trade routes.