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Difficulty: MediumRegional and Locational Geography of the World

Match the prominent geographical features and regions listed in List I with their corresponding countries/regions in List II:

  • Fergana ValleyCentral Asia (Uzbekistan / Kyrgyzstan / Tajikistan)
  • Katanga PlateauDemocratic Republic of the Congo / Zambia
  • Iberian PeninsulaSpain and Portugal
  • Anatolian PlateauTurkey

Answer

Fergana Valley matches Central Asia; Katanga Plateau matches Democratic Republic of the Congo / Zambia; Iberian Peninsula matches Spain and Portugal; Anatolian Plateau matches Turkey.
Fergana Valley is located in Central Asia (shared by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan), Katanga Plateau is in Central-Southern Africa (DR Congo/Zambia), Iberian Peninsula is in Southwestern Europe (Spain and Portugal), and Anatolian Plateau forms the interior of Turkey.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate Fergana Valley
Fergana Valley is situated in Central Asia, bounded by the Tian Shan and Alay ranges across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
It is a major agricultural and population heartland in Central Asia.
2
Locate Katanga Plateau
Katanga Plateau lies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.
It forms a major part of the African copper belt.
3
Locate Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula comprises Spain and Portugal in southwestern Europe.
It is separated from western Europe by the Pyrenees mountains.
4
Locate Anatolian Plateau
The Anatolian Plateau forms the high interior plateau of Turkey.
It lies between the Pontic Mountains in the north and the Taurus Mountains in the south.

Key Concept

Regional and Locational Geography of Major World Landforms and Basins
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Regional and Locational Geography of the World

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