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1. 1.

   State the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Asia.

2. 2.

   List the physical divisions of Asia.

3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. The mountain ranges that run in various direction from Pamir Knot are _________________, ________________________  and _______________________.
   2. The ____________________ is the meeting point for Central Asian mountain ranges.
   3. Turan basin is drained by two rivers ____________________ and ___________________.
   4. The valley of Mesopotmia means ______________________ in Greek.
   5. The valley of Indus is formed by the river ___________________ and its tributaries.
4. 4.

   Answer in one word:

   1. The dividing range of Asia and Europe. _____________________
   2. An inland sea into which the two rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya drain. ______________
   3. A plateau between Elburz and Zagroz mountain ranges. ________________
   4. The  Euphrates and Tigris rivers flow into. _____________________
   5. Another name of Tibet. _____________________
5. 5.

   The Northernmost part of Asia is marshy. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   An island off the coast of Gwadar in Balochistan of Pakistan is called "Mud Volcano Island". Give reasons.