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  1. The metallic minerals are

  2. A.

     Asbestos, mica, graphite

    B.

     Iron ore, copper, lead

    C.

     Coal, oil, natural gas

    D.

     Salt, potash, sulphur


  3. Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes?

  4. A.

     Hot deserts

    B.

     Monsoon

    C.

     Equatorial

    D.

     Mediterranean


  5. Over 90% of the world's biomass is in

  6. A.

     Tropical rain forests

    B.

     Freshwater wetlands

    C.

     Top soils

    D.

     Oceans


  7. Deciduous trees are those ________

  8. A.

     That grow up straight

    B.

     That grow plenty in dry places

    C.

     That never bear fruits

    D.

     That shed their leaves during a certain season


  9. The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of ________

  10. A.

     Scandinavia

    B.

     Russia

    C.

     North America

    D.

     Germany


  11. In which country, slash and burn agriculture is known as "Milpa"?

  12. A.

     Venezuela

    B.

     Brazil

    C.

     Central America

    D.

     Mexico and Central America


  13. Typhoon comes in

  14. A.

     Mexican gulf

    B.

     Indian ocean

    C.

     Arctic Ocean

    D.

     China and Japan sea


  15. The World's largest producer of wool is ________

  16. A.

     India

    B.

     Russia

    C.

     U.S.A

    D.

     Australia


  17. In the Semi-arid and Temperate grasslands, the most commonly found animals are ________

  18. A.

     Donkeys and horses

    B.

     Reindeers

    C.

     Camels

    D.

     Sheep and goats


  19. A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of ________

  20. A.

     Mangrove coastal forests

    B.

     Coniferous temperate forests

    C.

     Deciduous monsoon forests

    D.

     Wet evergreen equatorial forests