Chapter 27 - Monsoon Rains in South Asia

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Seasonal winds that blow in from the ocean and bring heavy rains to South Asia are called...

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Monsoons

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During which 3-month period does India get most of its rainfall? Options: January through March, March through May, June through August, September through November

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June through August

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What is a rain shadow?

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Effect caused by rain falling mostly on one side of a mountain and not the other.

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Which of the following BEST describes the ideal environment for growing rice?
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Cool / cold climate with moderate amount of rainfall.
Very dry area of flat land.
Temperate climate, moderate rainfall, high altitude.
Warm, shallow water standing in a field.

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Warm, shallow water standing in a field.

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Standing water from a flood can draw mosquitoes that can carry a serious disease called...

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Malaria

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What is "cloud seeding?"

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Putting chemicals in clouds to increase the likelihood that they produce rain.

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Which of the following would NOT be a reasonable adaptation to a hot, dry climate?
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Building your home on bamboo stilts,
"Drip irrigation",
Wearing light, thin clothing,
Windows that allow outside breezes to blow through your home.

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Building your home on bamboo stilts

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Which of these countries is NOT located in the region of South Asia? India, Pakistan, Brazil, Nepal

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Brazil