Geographic Areas and Features of India

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India is a _____________ because it is a smaller section of a larger landmass.

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Subcontinent

Answer explanation

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India is a subcontinent of the larger landmass or continent called ___________.

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Asia

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The 4 main geographic areas of India are... Water Land Sea River, River Desert Mountain Plateau, Plateau Tundra Jungle Desert, River Desert Mountain Forest

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River, Desert, Mountain, Plateau

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Of the 4 main geographic areas of India, civilization first started near the ____________.

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Indus River

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What provides access to the Indian Subcontinent in the Hindu- Kush Mountains? Options: Indus river valley, Ganges river valley, Himalaya Mountains, Khyber Pass

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Khyber Pass

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Explain the geographic area of the DECCAN PLATEAU as it appears on the map.

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A large area in south central India between the Eastern and Western Ghats Mountains

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What separates and isolates India from the rest of Asia and other civilizations?

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Himalayan mountains

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According to the map- Where were most early settlements in India located? Options: The Ganges river valley and Deccan Plateau, The Indus river valley and Thar desert, The Hindu Kush Mountains and Thar Desert

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The Indus river valley and Thar desert

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How is a plateau formed?

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Cooled and hardened lava or magma creates a tall flat surface.

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What does this photo suggest about India?

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They had friendly trade partnerships by land and sea