Geography Practice Quiz 85

Q1.Why do people prefer to live on plains rather than mountains?

A. Plains are suitable for farming, manufacturing and service activities B. Plains have cooler climate C. Plains have more minerals D. Plains are less populated

Q2.Which of the following areas is mentioned as sparsely populated due to topography?

A. Andes, Alps and Himalayas B. Ganga plains C. Nile river valley D. Hwang-He river valley

Q3.Which of the following is a social factor affecting population distribution?

A. Better housing, education and health facilities B. Fertile soil C. Mineral deposits D. Fresh water availability

Q4.What is the definition of population density?

A. Number of people living in a unit area of the earth’s surface B. Total population of a country C. Number of births per thousand people D. Number of people per household

Q5.Which river valleys are mentioned as densely populated due to fertile soil?

A. Ganga, Brahmaputra, Hwang-He, Chang Jiang, Nile B. Amazon, Mississippi, Danube C. Yangtze, Mekong, Indus D. Volga, Rhine, Thames

Q6.Which factor led to settling of people in the Middle East?

A. Discovery of oil B. Discovery of diamond mines C. Fertile soil D. Mild climate

Q7.Which of the following is an example of a cultural factor attracting people to a place?

A. Industrial areas providing employment B. Places with religion or cultural significance C. Availability of sufficient food D. Better health facilities

Q8.Which city is mentioned as a densely populated area due to economic factors in India?

A. Varanasi B. Mumbai C. Osaka D. Jerusalem

Q9.In which year did the world's population reach one billion?

A. 1804 B. 1959 C. 1999 D. 1800

Q10.What is the term used for the rapid increase in population after 1804?

A. Natural growth rate B. Population explosion C. Population change D. Life expectancy

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Geography Practice Quiz 85