1) Which of the following statements is true? a) The geographical environment includes the entire set of natural and

1) Which of the following statements is true?
a) The geographical environment includes the entire set of natural and anthropogenic factors that affect humans.
b) In the 20th century, modern technologies have significantly reduced the impact of human society on the Earth’s environment.
c) The environment is a broader concept than the geographical environment.
d) The terms «environment» and «geographical environment» are synonymous.

2) Which of the listed types of natural resources is inexhaustible?
a) Freshwater
b) Soil fertility
c) Wind energy
d) Coniferous forests

3) Which of the answer options lists exclusively non-renewable natural resources?
a) Coal, copper ores, tidal energy
b) Iron ores, bauxite, natural gas
c) Wind energy, seafood, oil
d) Solar energy, uranium ores, table salt

4) The largest share in the structure of the world’s land fund is accounted for by:
a) Forests and shrubs
b) Cultivated lands
c) Meadows and pastures
d) Deserts and glaciers

5) Which of the listed countries is most affected by the problem of desertification of cultivated lands?
a) Indonesia
b) Egypt
c) Brazil
d) DR Congo

6) Which of the listed countries has the highest forest resources per capita?
a) Japan
b) India
c) Finland
d) Canada

7) Among the listed countries, which has the largest coal reserves?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Russia
c) China
d) USA

8) Which of the listed statements is incorrect?
a) The reserves of freshwater in the Earth’s glaciers are greater than in freshwater lakes.
b) The temperate climate zone of the Northern Hemisphere has more freshwater resources than the temperate climate zone of the Southern Hemisphere.
c) Russia has the highest availability of river flow resources among the countries in the world.
d) Southern European countries have less river flow resources compared to Northern European countries.

9) Which of the Earth’s oceans is most prone to oil pollution?
a) Indian Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean

10) Which of the listed countries has the most diverse recreational resources?
a) Norway
b) France
c) Belgium
d) Switzerland

11) Match the objects of historical and cultural heritage located on its territory.
1. Germany
2. Italy
3. Spain
a) Westminster Abbey
b) Leaning Tower of Pisa
c) Cologne Cathedral
d) Prado Museum

12) From the listed countries, choose three with the largest oil reserves.
a) Poland
b) France
c) Iran
d) Ukraine
e) Iraq
f) Venezuela