TCI Lesson 13 Flashcard- Ancient India Geography

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India is a subcontinent of

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Asia

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A monsoon is a

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strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the summer.

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Which of the following best describes a plateau?

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land that is raised and flat

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What two physical features lie on either side of the Deccan Plateau?

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the Western and Eastern Ghats

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The Western and Eastern Ghats lie along India’s west coast and east coasts. When seen from above, the Ghats form the letter

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V

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The Ganges River begins in which mountain range?

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Himalayas

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The first known settlements in ancient India were in the

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Indus River Valley

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Geography greatly influenced the location of early settlement. Most people lived near a

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River

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What connects the Indian subcontinent to central Asia through the Hindu Kush Mountains?

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Khyber Pass

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What is a common occurrence in the Himalayas?

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snowstorms, earthquakes, landslides