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Asia

4 Choose the correct answer.

a. Is the second largest desert in Asia 1. Africa is located of Asia.

b. Lies between the Black Sea a. east b. north c. west
and the Caspian Sea
2. The Yellow River is the longest river in the world.
c. Flows through parts of Vietnam
a. second b. sixth c. ninth
d. Includes Central Asia, Southwest Asia,
and South Asia 3. Western Asia’s climate is very hot due to its .

e. Have over one hundred mountains a. deserts b. mountains c. lakes

4. India and China are considered leaders in the sector of .
a. textile b. car manufacturing c. technology

5. The Darvaza gas crater has been burning since .

a. 1971 b. 1973 c. 1975

5 Answer the following questions.

1. What is unique about Asia? What is its contribution to our modern world?

2. Why is the Aral Sea disappearing?

3. What is the climate in northern Asia? Why? Name a country that is located there.

4. Where is Karakum Desert? Why is it called Karakum?

5. How did trade start between Asia and Europe? What were the products of trade?

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