Flashcard on Subcontinents

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What is the difference between a continent and a subcontinent?

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A subcontinent is smaller than a continent.

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What is the main characteristic of a subcontinent?

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A subcontinent is a large landmass.

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What is the correct transliteration for the Sanskrit letter 'र'?

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ra

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What is the transliteration for the Sanskrit letter 'ह'?

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ha

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What is Sanskrit known as?

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An ancient Indian language.

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Name a well-known subcontinent in the world.

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The Indian subcontinent.

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What are the main countries in the Indian subcontinent?

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

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What is the geographical significance of subcontinents?

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Subcontinents often have distinct cultural, historical, and ecological characteristics.

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How does a subcontinent differ from an island?

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A subcontinent is a large landmass connected to a continent, while an island is completely surrounded by water.

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What is the largest subcontinent in the world?

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The Indian subcontinent.