Gaokao Exam Gaokao Geography: Physical and Human Geography 2

Question 1

On a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate:

Accepted Answer

A steep slope or cliff face

Answer

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation; closely spaced contours indicate a rapid change in elevation over a short horizontal distance, signifying a steep slope.

Question 2

The monsoon climate of South and East Asia is primarily driven by:

Accepted Answer

The ITCZ shifting location with the sun, creating seasonal wind reversals

Answer

Monsoons result from differential heating between the Asian landmass and the Indian Ocean, which shifts the ITCZ and creates seasonal pressure gradients that reverse wind direction and precipitation patterns.

Question 3

Which agricultural system is most common in densely populated parts of East and Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Intensive subsistence wet rice cultivation

Answer

Intensive subsistence wet rice (paddy) cultivation dominates because rice yields high calories per unit area, supporting high population densities; it requires heavy labor input on small plots.

Question 4

The 'primate city' concept in urban geography refers to a city that:

Accepted Answer

Is disproportionately large compared to the second-largest city in the country

Answer

A primate city dominates its urban hierarchy, often being 2–3 times larger than the second city; examples include Bangkok, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires, typical of less developed countries.

Question 5

Acid rain is primarily caused by atmospheric emissions of:

Accepted Answer

Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ)

Answer

SO₂ and NOₓ from burning fossil fuels react with water in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids, which fall as acid rain damaging ecosystems and buildings.

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Gaokao Exam Gaokao Geography: Physical and Human Geography 2