Unit 7: South Asia Geography Notes

Multiple Choice

What geographical feature helps to separate South and East Asia?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

Multiple Choice

What has the separation by the Himalayan mountains made India?

• A peninsula

• A continent

• A subcontinent

• An island

Multiple Choice

Which river is considered the birthplace of civilization in South Asia and is located in Pakistan?

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Indus River

• Yamuna River

Multiple Choice

What do the Ganges River and Brahmaputra River form when they join together?

• Indus Delta

• Ganges Delta

• Brahmaputra Basin

• Himalayan Delta

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of arable land as mentioned in the text?

• Land that is good for farming

• Land that is used for building

• Land that is covered with forests

• Land that is barren and dry

Multiple Choice

Which of the following crops are grown in South Asia today according to the text?

• Corn, soybeans, and barley

• Rice, fruits, sugarcane, vegetables, and wheat

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce

• Coffee, cocoa, and tea

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a natural fertilizer mentioned in the text?

• Pesticide

• Manure

• Chemical fertilizer

• Herbicide

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources is produced in South Asia according to the text?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron ore

• Diamonds

Multiple Choice

What is the Indus River Valley known for?

• Being a modern industrial hub

• Home to one of the first five civilizations

• A famous tourist destination

• A major agricultural center

Multiple Choice

What was the social structure developed by one of the groups in the Indus River Valley based on?

• Wealth and power

• Birth and occupation

• Education and skills

• Military strength