GEOGRAPHY QUIZ - DIFFICULT ROUND (JHS)

The Yellow River (Huang He River) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow." What would be the BEST explanation for this sad nickname?

• It was the site of the Communist Revolution in 1949.

• Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.

• It has re-routed to force people to follow the Communist government.

• The Yellow River became dry after construction of the Three Gorges Dam

Maps have many uses. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Record of changes

• Sources of information

• Tools used in planning

• Proof of human existence

Central Asia is one of the five regions of Asia. Which of the following country is not a country in Central Asia?

• Pakistan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Turkmenistan

• Uzbekistan

Which of the following is not a result of the greenhouse effect causing global warming?

• Rising sea levels

• Increased level of acid rains

• More droughts and flooding

• Increased occurrences of hurricanes

What country is found in the North of China and only ¾ of it is in Asia?

• Mongolia

• Tajikistan

• Uzbekistan

• Russia

How many time zones are there in the Asian continent?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 15

The Philippines is divided into 17 regions. Each region is composed of provinces. Which of the following province is not a province of Region III - Central Luzon?

• Aurora

• Bulacan

• Nueva Ecija

• Nueva Vizcaya

Which of the following is the capital of Bataan?

• City of Malolos

• City of Balanga

• City of Lucena

• City of Bataan

Roughly how much of the earth's surface is covered by tropical rainforests?

• Less than 0.50%

• Less than 1%

• Less than 2%

• More or less 2.5%

What is the largest island in Asia?

• Palau

• Borneo

• Papua New Guinea

• Mainland Asia