Regional atlas: introduction to east-Asia and the pacific world

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- Gods

- Port cities

- Lakes

- Rivers

7. Where in South Asia would you most expect to find the highest population density?

- On the Indo-Gangetic Plain

- In the Himalayas

- In Afghanistan

- In central China

8. Which of the following statements about India's population is most accurate?

- Population is growing and people are migrating away from cities.

- The population recently rose to more than 200 million.

- Population is growing and people are migrating away from rural areas.

- Population is declining and many Hindus are migrating to Pakistan.

9. A subcontinent is:

- A very large island that was once part of a continent.

- A large landmass forming a distinct part of a continent.

- A long narrow strip of land that juts out into an ocean.

- Any low-lying part of a continent that experiences frequent flooding.

10. Why are the Himalayas called the "rooftop of the world"?

- They provide a view of the entire world.

- They are the nearest mountains to the North Pole.

- They contain the highest peaks on earth.

- They contain several very tall buildings.

11. In South Asia, tropical rain forests can be found

- In the higher elevations of the Himalayas.

- In the lower elevations of Pakistan's Thar region.

- In Bangladesh and northeastern India.

- In Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

12. Most people in South Asia are

- Factory workers.

- Farmers.

- Doctors.

- Computer technicians.

13. The term "Bollywood" refers to

- India's thriving film industry.

- A valuable tree found only in India.

- India's efforts to reduce deforestation.

- A corruption scandal in the Indian government.

14. How do alluvial plains along the Indus River benefit the economy of Pakistan?

- The plains' rich silt deposits provide fertile soil for crops.

- The plains contain huge deposits of oil and coal.

- The plains' thick forests are a valuable source of lumber.

- The plains are rich in alluvium, gold, silver, and other valuable metals.

15. What country in South Asia has the largest population and largest area?

- India

- Pakistan

- China

- Afghanistan

16. The major religions of South Asia are:

- Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.

- Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.

- Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

- Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism.

17. Before 1947, India included territory that is now the countries of

- Pakistan and Nepal.

- Bangladesh and Bhutan.

- Pakistan and Afghanistan.

- Pakistan and Bangladesh.

18. Why do many people in South Asia lack access to news and information?

- In most countries, only one newspaper exists, and it is published by the government.

- Civil wars throughout the region disrupt the distribution of newspapers.

- Many people cannot afford televisions, radios, or newspaper subscriptions.

- Most computers in the region cannot access the World Wide Web.

19. Many people in South Asia are moving to cities to:

- Find jobs.

- Flee civil wars.

- Avoid pollution.

- Escape overcrowding.

20. What are monsoons?

- Religious leaders

- Seasonal winds

- Animals found only in South Asia

- Methods of preventing floods

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Regional Atlas: Introduction to Central Europe and Northern Eurasia

Topic III. - Response that best answers the question.

1. With the fall of communism, the number of countries in Central Europe and Northern Eurasia has

- Increased by one.

- Decreased by one.

- Increased significantly.

- Decreased significantly.

2. A country that is multiethnic has

- Several major groups of people with different cultures.

- One official language, with several different dialects.