Geography of South Asia

South Asia is also known as the...

• Indian subcontinent
• India zone
• Indo-Gangetic Plain
• least mountainous region of the world

Which of the following countries IS NOT part of South Asia?

• Pakistan
• Bhutan
• China
• India

Which of the following bodies of water DOES NOT surround, or IS NOT located near, South Asia?

• Indian Ocean
• Bay of Bengal
• Atlantic Ocean
• Arabian Sea

True OR False:

The northern mountains and bodies of water around South Asia have isolated (or separated) the area from the rest of Asia and world.

• True

• False

Mt. ____________ is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in the country of ____________.

• Everest, India
• Fuji, Japan
• Kilimanjaro, Kenya
• Everest, Nepal

Which of the following separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?

• oceans
• mountains
• alluvial plain
• coast line

What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?

• hurrican
• tsunami
• Monsoon
• tornado

The Himalayan Mountains acted as a barrier for India. How did this impact the people in India?

• Helped protect them from invasions but also separated them from the outside world.
• Helped improve communication and spread new ideas with Asia and Europe
• Helped build relationships with the government and military.
• Helped make traveling easier to trade with the rest of Asia.

What country is shown by the number 2 on the map?

• China

• Vietnam

• Japan

• India

What physical feature is shown by the arrow in the map?

• Bay of Bengal

• Indian Ocean

• South China Sea

• Yellow Sea