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The SAARC countries include Japan.
The SAARC countries include Japan.
False
An island is a land surrounded by water.
An island is a land surrounded by water.
True
The Indian Ocean contributes to the moisture brought by monsoon winds.
The Indian Ocean contributes to the moisture brought by monsoon winds.
True
Latitude lines run vertically on the globe.
Latitude lines run vertically on the globe.
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The Himalayas are less than 50 million years old.
The Himalayas are less than 50 million years old.
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The highest mountain in the world is situated in India.
The highest mountain in the world is situated in India.
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The concept of day and night is caused by the earth's rotation on its own axis.
The concept of day and night is caused by the earth's rotation on its own axis.
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The planets and stars are part of the Solar System.
The planets and stars are part of the Solar System.
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The annual total rainfall in Samdrup Jongkhar is 3500 mm.
The annual total rainfall in Samdrup Jongkhar is 3500 mm.
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Temperature has no relation to the amount of rainfall experienced in a region.
Temperature has no relation to the amount of rainfall experienced in a region.
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Isohytes are lines on a map connecting points of equal temperature.
Isohytes are lines on a map connecting points of equal temperature.
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Mongar experiences less annual rainfall than Trongsa.
Mongar experiences less annual rainfall than Trongsa.
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The summer monsoon typically increases rainfall in regions such as Tibet.
The summer monsoon typically increases rainfall in regions such as Tibet.
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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold a substance is.
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold a substance is.
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Dagana receives more rain than Tsirang.
Dagana receives more rain than Tsirang.
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The North Pole receives lower rainfall compared to tropical regions.
The North Pole receives lower rainfall compared to tropical regions.
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Solar energy is classified as kinetic energy.
Solar energy is classified as kinetic energy.
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Drungkhags are subdivisions of larger dzongkhags created to serve the needs of the population effectively.
Drungkhags are subdivisions of larger dzongkhags created to serve the needs of the population effectively.
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Wind energy is the only type of energy derived from natural sources.
Wind energy is the only type of energy derived from natural sources.
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The total marks for the mid-term examination is 150.
The total marks for the mid-term examination is 150.
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Students are allowed to leave the examination room after 30 minutes.
Students are allowed to leave the examination room after 30 minutes.
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There are a total of 11 pages in the examination booklet.
There are a total of 11 pages in the examination booklet.
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Kinetic energy is generated from solar power.
Kinetic energy is generated from solar power.
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Students must write neatly in the spaces provided for their answers.
Students must write neatly in the spaces provided for their answers.
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Study Notes
Bhutan Geography
- Bhutan is located in the Himalayas
- Bhutan's mountains are over 100 million years old
- The Himalayan bear is native to the Himalayan region of Bhutan
- The closest planet to the sun is Mercury
- The earth rotates around its own axis, resulting in day and night.
- Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines
- The sun causes temperature to be high during the day
- The country south of Bhutan is India
- The Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas have cold and dry climates
- The Indian Ocean provides moisture for monsoon winds
- Bhutan's rainfall is highest in the summer monsoon season
- The average annual rainfall in Bhutan is
- Mongar: 1025 mm
- Samdrup Jongkhar: 3500 mm
- Trongsa: 1200 mm
- Tsirang: 1500 mm
- Dagana: 2200 mm
- Paro: 1800 mm
- Samdrup Jongkhar has the highest average annual rainfall in Bhutan
- The summer monsoon brings little rain to Tibet because the Himalayas block the moisture-bearing winds.
- The sun is composed of hydrogen and helium
- Bhutan was once under the ocean because scientists have found evidence of sea animals high up in the mountains
General Geography
- A country surrounded by land is called a landlocked country
- A region is a part of a country
- An imaginary line that is drawn horizontally around the globe is a line of latitude
- An imaginary line that is drawn vertically around the globe is a line of longitude
- The planets, stars, satellites, and meteorites make up the solar system
SAARC
- SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for regional Cooperation
- The SAARC member countries are:
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Japan is not a SAARC country.
Rivers
- The rivers Phochu and Mo-chu are tributaries of the Puna Tsang Chu
Other Geography
- An island is a piece of land surrounded by water
- A bay is an enclosed body of water that is partially surrounded by land
Other Terms
- A village is a small community of people who live in a rural area
- Isohytes are lines on a map that connect areas of equal rainfall
- Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
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Test your knowledge about the geography of Bhutan, a country nestled in the Himalayas. This quiz covers various aspects including topography, climate, and rainfall patterns in Bhutan. Discover how geographical features influence the region's weather and environment.
