Asia's Physical Features

Front

Which mountain range is known as the "Roof of the World"?

Back

The Himalayas

Front

Identify the longest river in Asia: Ganges, Yangtze, Mekong, Indus.

Back

Yangtze

Front

Which climate zone is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, and is found in parts of Southeast Asia?

Back

Humid Subtropical

Front

What is the primary geological feature that separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

Back

The Himalayas

Front

Explain how the monsoon winds affect the climate of South Asia.

Back

They cause heavy rainfall during the summer months.

Front

Compare the climates of the Gobi Desert and the Siberian Tundra.

Back

The Gobi Desert is arid, while the Siberian Tundra is cold and dry.

Front

Analyze the impact of the Himalayas on the climate of the Indian subcontinent.

Back

They block cold winds from the north, leading to a warmer climate.

Front

Evaluate the role of the Yangtze River in the economic development of China.

Back

It is a major transportation route and provides water for agriculture.

Front

Identify the river that flows through India and Bangladesh, forming the world's largest delta.

Back

Ganges

Front

Describe the geological process that led to the formation of the Himalayas.

Back

Collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates