South Asia OBJ 1

What geologic process caused the Himalaya Mountains to form?

• erosion of nearby lands

• collision of plates in the earth's crust

• eruption of volcanoes

• deposit of layers of sediment by rivers

What crop do farmers in the mountain villages of Bhutan grow?

• winter wheat

• sugarcane

• vegetables

• rice

How do monsoons affect the climate in South Asia in the summer?

• Winds from the Thar Desert make it hot and dry.

• Winds from the Himalaya Mountains bring cool breezes.

• Winds from the Indian Ocean bring heavy rain.

• Winds from the Himalaya Mountains cause drought.

Who benefited the most from the Green Revolution?

• wealthy farmers

• subsistence farmers

• coal miners

• coastal fishermen

How does industry pollute the Ganges River?

• by releasing raw sewage

• by flushing chemicals

• by dumping trash

• by building dams

What is the effect of rising temperatures on the availability of water in South Asia?

• increase evaporation and cause drought

• melt glaciers faster and increase the amount of water in lakes

• make the air dryer and decrease the summer rains

• have little effect on water resources in South Asia

How do the Himalaya Mountains form South Asia's major rivers?

• Summer monsoon winds across the mountains bring rainwater to the rivers.

• Mountain lakes empty into the rivers.

• Melting snow from the mountains runs into the rivers.

• The mountains keep the rivers cool and prevent water from evaporating.

How would you describe the people living mountain villages in South Asia?

• They grow a single crop such as wheat to earn money to buy what they need.

• They support themselves by guiding hikers through the mountains.

• They grow a variety of crops to trade at markets in nearby towns.

• They grow enough food for their families but not enough to sell to anyone else.

How do people in South Asia manage their water use during the summer monsoon?

• They use water they have stored during the wet winter monsoon.

• They have no need to manage water because rainfall is consistent all year.

• They store extra water to use during the dry winter monsoon.

• They limit their water use because the summer is usually hot and dry.

Why does South Asia now emphasize sustainable agriculture?

• The Green Revolution harmed the environment.

• There are fewer people to feed.

• People want a varied diet.

• The government ran out of money for expensive fertilizer and pesticides.