Semester Two WC Review 25 Unit 4

Front

The term subconintent refers to which region?

Back

South Asia

Front

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

Back

Ganges

Front

What factors have had the greatest negative impact on the Ganges River? Options: Industrial Waste, Agricultural runoff, Untreated Sewage, Too little water flow

Back

Untreated Sewage

Front

What are monsoons?

Back

seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

Front

What occurs during the wet season of monsoons?

Back

Winds blow into India from the Indian Ocean bringing heavy rains that can cause terrible flooding.

Front

What occurs during the dry season of monsoons?

Back

Winds blow down from the mountains which forces moisture out of India and creates warm, dry winters.

Front

The Indo-Gangetic Plain is formed by the ______ and is known for its_______.

Back

Indus & Ganges rivers//alluvial plain

Front

Which one of the following statements is a major environmental concern regarding palm oil production?
Options:
Increased biodiversity in the region where palm oil is produced,
The destruction of the peatlands and the release of carbon,
The improvement of soil from the release of carbon from the peatlands,
Water conservation because of the amount of irrigation required for palm oil plantations.

Back

The destruction of the peatlands and the release of carbon

Front

The ultimate goal of a Hindu is moksha, what does that mean?

Back

For one's Atman( sould) to become one with Brahman

Front

What is dharma?

Back

One's "duty" throughout their life