SRM 2 Flashcards
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What geographical features are discussed in the passage?
- a) Deserts and coastlines
- b) Mountains, rivers, plateaus, and islands
- c) Grasslands and valleys
- d) Polar regions and rainforests
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Which mountain range is mentioned as the highest in the world?
- a) Himalayas
- b) Karakoram Range
- c) Pamir Knot
- d) Zagros Mountains
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The Tibetan Plateau is surrounded by the Himalayas in the south.
- True / False
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The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, is located in Asia.
- True / False
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The Turan Plain is a region of inland drainage drained by the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya rivers.
- True / False
- The ____________ extends into northern India and Nepal, being the highest mountain range in the world.
- Asia’s dynamicity is exemplified by Mawsynram in India, which holds the world’s highest average annual ____________ of around 26 m.
- Name two rivers that divide Siberia and contribute to its marshy and swampy areas.
- Explain the impact of large latitudinal extent on the climate of Asia.
- Describe the factors that influence the climate of Asia, providing examples for each.
- Discuss the major types of vegetation found in Asia, explaining their characteristics and geographical locations.
- What role do monsoon winds play in Asia’s climate?
• a) They cause extreme cold temperatures.
• b) They distribute rainfall unevenly.
• c) They create desert climates.
• d) They only affect coastal regions.
- Which of the following countries does NOT experience a temperate climate in Asia?
• a) Japan
• b) South Korea
• c) India
• d) China
- The Yangtze River in China is affected by the Kuroshio current.
• True / False
- The Plateau of Arabia has a gentle slope along the Red Sea Coast.
• True / False
- The Ganga–Brahmaputra basin in India forms an extensive ____________, stretching almost from the Indus Valley in the west to the Brahmaputra in the east.
- The Malay Archipelago includes islands such as New Guinea, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Bali, Timor, and numerous other smaller ____________.
- Explain how the presence of mountain ranges affects the distribution of rainfall in Asia.
- Name two island groups mentioned in the passage and describe their locations.
- Explore the impact of the Central Highlands on Asia’s climate and its influence on major rivers.
- Discuss the significance of river basins in Asia, focusing on the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in ancient Mesopotamia.
What is the largest continuous lowland in the world, according to the text?
• a) Amazon Basin
• b) Siberia
• c) Turan Plain
• d) Gobi Desert
Which mountain range extends through North Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan?
• a) Himalayas
• b) Zagros Mountains
• c) Hindu Kush Range
• d) Pamir Knot
What river basin is mentioned in relation to Iraq’s ancient Mesopotamia?
• a) Nile River Basin
• b) Indus River Basin
• c) Euphrates and Tigris River Basin
• d) Ganga–Brahmaputra River Basin
The Gobi Desert is an intermontane plateau.
• True / False
The Tibetan Plateau is also known as the ‘Roof of the World.’
• True / False
- The northern lowlands of Asia are mostly made up of __________.
The presence of mountain ranges has endowed Asia with some of the most significant __________ in the world.
Explain the impact of monsoon winds on Asia’s climate.
Discuss the role of Asia’s geography in shaping its diverse climates.
Examine the significance of river basins in Asia’s historical and cultural context.
What are the three southern plateaus of Asia mentioned in the passage?
Name three river basins in Asia with vast stretches of fertile alluvial plains.
What are the two examples of intermontane plateaus mentioned in the passage?
Explain the term ‘biome’ and its relevance to Asia’s natural vegetation.
What is the Tropic of Cancer, and how does it impact Asia’s climate?
Which type of climate is characterized by a wet season and a dry season?
What role do ocean currents play in determining Asia’s climatic conditions?
- Which part of Asia is described as a “land of contrasts”?
• a) Central Highlands
• b) Northern Lowlands
• c) Plateaus
• d) Southern Plateaus
What geographical feature is highlighted as the highest plateau of the world?
• a) Tibetan Plateau
• b) Mongolian Plateau
• c) Plateau of Arabia
• d) Yunnan Plateau
Which river divides Siberia and drains the lowlands, making the land marshy and swampy?
• a) Amazon River
• b) Yenisei River
• c) Nile River
• d) Ganges River
What role do the Altai Mountains play in Asia’s geography?
• a) Acting as a natural barrier
• b) Draining river basins
• c) Forming coastal plains
• d) Hosting vast deserts
Which mountain range is the northernmost range from the Pamir Knot?
• a) Himalayas
• b) Kunlun Mountains
• c) Tien Shan
• d) Zagros Mountains
The Turan Plain is a region of inland drainage.
• True / False
The Hindu Kush Range converges with the Zagros Mountains in Turkey.
• True / False
The Plateau of Arabia has a steep slope along the __________ Coast.
The river basins of Asia are made up of vast stretches of fertile __________ plains.
Discuss the impact of fold mountains and plateaus on Asia’s climate and life.
Explain the characteristics of the Turan Plain and its drainage system.
Analyze how the geographical features of Asia contribute to its cultural diversity.
Evaluate the significance of the Himalayas in shaping the climate and rivers of Asia.
What are the characteristics of the Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert?
Explain the concept of an “intermontane plateau” with examples from Asia.
Which island groups are mentioned as un-submerged parts of fold mountains?
Describe the characteristics of the Kuril Islands and their geographical location.
How do the factors mentioned in the passage contribute to the broad climatic zones in Asia?
Identify the major climate-controlling factors discussed in the passage.
What are the defining features of the temperate climate in Asia?
Examine the impact of large latitudinal extent on Asia’s climate.
- Describe the characteristics of tropical deciduous forests and their location in Asia.
- How do ocean currents influence the climatic conditions of Japan’s coasts?
- Explain the role of mountain ranges in obstructing rain-bearing clouds in Asia.
- What is the significance of Lake Baikal in Asia’s geographical features?
. Identify the wildlife mentioned in the passage unique to Asia.
- Discuss the role of vegetation zones in classifying Asian wildlife.
- Examine the cultural and historical importance of the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta.
Discuss the impact of human activities on Asia’s natural landscape and wildlife
