Geography of India

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What land feature on the map helps identify India as a subcontinent?

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Himalayas

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Using the provided map determine which continent India is located on.

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Asia

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The people of ancient India settled along THIS river.

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Indus

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How is India an example of a subcontinent?

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The Himalyan Mountains, Hindu-Kush Mountains, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal isolate India from the rest of Asia.

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Analyze (examine) the map, determine which season's monsoon brings rain to India?

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Summer

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What are the elements of India's wet monsoon season?

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strong winds and heavy rain

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What are the elements of India's winter monsoons?

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strong winds and cool air from Asia (Himalayan Mountains)

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Using the map, retell in your own words, the number of seasons in India.

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3 seasons in which only one season provides rain for the entire year

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Why were Stepwells created and why do they have many stairs?

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To provide access to water sources and to reach the water at different levels as the water level changed.

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What is the primary purpose of stepwells in India?

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To provide a source of water, particularly in dry seasons

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