Tibetan River Naming Quiz
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What is the name of the river in Tibet known as Tsangpo?

  • Brahmaputra (correct)
  • Yamuna
  • Indus
  • Ganga
  • Where does the Brahmaputra river rise?

  • In the Amazon rainforest
  • Near Mansarovar Lake (correct)
  • Near Amazon River
  • In the Indian Ocean
  • Which river basin is matched correctly with the Congo basin?

  • Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin (correct)
  • Yamuna Basin
  • Indus Basin
  • Mekong Basin
  • What river system is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?

    <p>Irrawaddy River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the Amazon rainforest a densely populated region?

    <p>No, it is very sparsely populated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of region is the Amazon rainforest in terms of population?

    <p>Isolated and uninhabited region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest in the world?

    <p>Amazon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is the Congo basin located?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is NOT part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?

    <p>Mekong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country is Mansarovar Lake situated?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which South American country do about 60% of the Amazon rainforests lie?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country mentioned in the options has the smallest share of the Amazon rainforests?

    <p>Ecuador</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is incorrectly linked to a share of the Amazon rainforests?

    <p>Argentina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South American country could be considered a significant part of the Amazon rainforest based on the given information?

    <p>Venezuela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Brazil has about 60% of the Amazon rainforests, what percentage of the Amazon rainforests do the other countries combined have?

    <p>~25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest river in terms of volume in the world?

    <p>Amazon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the second longest river in the world?

    <p>Nile River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known as the 'Yellow River'?

    <p>Yangtze River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest river by length in the world?

    <p>Nile River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river has the most discharge of water into the ocean?

    <p>Amazon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural practice involves cutting down and burning of forests before planting crops?

    <p>Rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is known for its traditional 'slash and burn' agriculture?

    <p>Amazon rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not typically used as a staple food in the Amazon basin?

    <p>Houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ecosystem is most adversely affected by the practice of 'slash and burn' agriculture?

    <p>Amazon rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is characterized by its use of 'slash and burn' agriculture for crop cultivation?

    <p>Arunachal Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

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