Geography Practice Quiz 80

Q1.In which year did the gas well blowout in Gao Qiao, Chongqing, China occur?

A. 23 December 2005 B. 23 December 2006 C. 23 December 2004 D. 23 December 2007

Q2.How many people died in the gas well blowout in Gao Qiao, Chongqing, China?

A. 243 B. 9,000 C. 64,000 D. 900

Q3.How many people were injured in the gas well blowout in Gao Qiao, Chongqing, China?

A. 9,000 B. 243 C. 64,000 D. 900

Q4.How many people were evacuated in the gas well blowout in Gao Qiao, Chongqing, China?

A. 64,000 B. 243 C. 9,000 D. 6,400

Q5.Which of the following is NOT a major industry mentioned in the source text?

A. Automobile industry B. Iron and steel industry C. Textile industry D. Information technology industry

Q6.Which country is NOT mentioned as a location for the iron and steel industry?

A. India B. Germany C. USA D. China

Q7.Where is the Silicon Valley located?

A. Central California B. Bangalore C. India D. Hong Kong

Q8.Which of the following is an example of a 'Sunrise Industry'?

A. Information technology B. Iron and steel C. Textile D. Mining

Q9.What is the iron and steel industry considered as?

A. Feeder industry B. Sunrise industry C. Textile industry D. Information technology industry

Q10.Before 1800 A.D., where was the iron and steel industry typically located?

A. Near raw materials, power supply, and running water B. Near coal fields and canals C. Near sea ports D. Near large cities