South Asia Flashcard

Front

Which category of LACEMOPS do the Himalayas fall into? Options: Elevation, Latitude, Air Masses, Continentality, Mountain Barriers

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Mountain Barriers

Front

What are some effects mountains have on geography?

Back

Acts as a mountain barrier, creates deserts, affects population density.

Front

What causes the dessert on the eastern side of the Himalayas?

Back

rain shadow affect

Front

How do the Himalayan Mountains affect the climate in South Asia?

Back

They block cold winds from the north and attract monsoon winds from the south.

Answer explanation

The Himalayan Mountains block cold winds from the north and attract monsoon winds from the south, affecting the climate in South Asia. Therefore, the correct answer is Both A and B.

Front

Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?

Back

Himalayas

Front

Which of the following is a major river in South Asia? Nile, Amazon, Ganges, Danube

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Ganges

Front

Which of the following countries is NOT in Asia? Iraq, Russia, Australia, India

Back

Australia

Front

The Gobi Desert is primarily located in which two countries?

Back

China and Mongolia

Front

Which climograph has the most precipitation during the summer?

Back

C

Front

Which climograph has the most precipitation during the winter?

Back

A