Lesson 13 Geography of India

What is a subcontinent?

• a large landmass smaller than a continent

• a landmass that is under the sea

• a continent that is standing in for teacher while they are out sick

What is a strong wind that brings heavy rains called?

• isthmus

• monsoon

• subcontinent

• plateau

How is the Indus River like the Nile?

• it is also in Egypt

• it has good soil (silt)

• it flows in the same direction

• it floods are people are unable to settle around it

How is the Ganges River like the Nile River?

• it flows in the same direction

• it is located in Europe

• it NEVER floods

• it is rich with silt

The Eastern and Western Ghats are:

• plains

• beaches

• wetlands

• mountains

The Himalayas are important for

• trade

• water

• protection from floods

• protection from enemies

A plateau is an area of higher ground that is relatively flat on top.

• True

• False

This area is known as:

• Strait of Gilbraltar
• Arabian Sea
• Sea of India
• Bay of Bengal

This area is known as:

• Afghanistan
• India
• China
• Nepal

This area is known as:

• Arabian Sea
• Red Sea
• Black Sea
• Bay of Bengal