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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. _________ is the highest peak in the world, while the ________ is the lowest point on the surface of the Earth.
   2. The wettest places on the Earth are _______ and _____ in _______ India.
   3. The Suez Canal separates Asia from __________.
   4. The Himalayas run into Myanmar as the _________.
   5. The _________ is a depression that lies between Tian Shan in the north and the kunlun to the south.
   6. The _______ and _____ rivers make up the plains of Indochina.
   7. The On, Yenisey and Lena rivers drain into the ________.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. Most of Asia lies in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
   2. The Equator is the only major latitude that passes through Asia.
   3. The Bering Strait separates Asia from Europe.
   4. The Himalayas radiate from the Armenian knot.
   5. Singapore and Hong Kong are islands.
3. 3.

   Asia is often described as a continent of contrasts. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   The International Date Line curves as it passes through the Bering Strait. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   The Ob, Yenisey and Lena rivers often form swamps and marshes. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   The Plateau of Tibet is known as the 'roof the world'. Give reasons.