Geography of South Asia

Front

What continent is India on?

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Asia

Front

Which river is known as the longest in India? Nile, Indus, Ganges, Mississippi

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Ganges

Front

What natural barrier makes it hard for people to travel between India and another region?

Back

Himalayas

Front

What caused a smaller land plate to break off a collide with another larger plate?

Back

Plate tectonics or movement

Front

A key Idea about South Asia mentioned in the text is that it has many different types of landscapes.

Back

True

Front

What is the name of the large raised area of land in the middle of India?

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Deccan Plateau

Front

What type of geographical feature is India described as? It is surrounded by water on 3 sides.

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Peninsula

Front

Which country is included in the 8 different countries of South Asia?

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India

Front

Which ancient civilization was located in the Indus River Valley?

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Harappan

Front

Why is India considered a subcontinent?

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Large landmass connected to but separated from Asia by a large mountain range.