Physical geography of South Asia

India is geographically or politically unique part of a larger continent. This makes it a:

• continent

• subcontinent

• unique continent

• delta

Which rivers are in India? (choose two)

• Nile

• Ganges

• Indus

• Euphrates

Which river has the longest alluvial plain in the world?

• Nile

• Ganges

• Indus

• Euphrates

What are the two island countries in South Asia?

• Philippines

• Maldives

• Sri Lanka

• Pakistan

South India has:

• tropical weather

• desert

• rain forest

All of the following are mountain systems along South Asia's northern border EXCEPT the 

• Hindu Kush 
• Karakoram
• Himalaya 
• Kunlan Shah

The Khyber Pass is located between

• Afghanistan and Pakistan
• Nepal and Bhutan
• India and Sri Lanka
• India and Nepal

Which country has most of the region's mineral resources?

• Nepal
• Bangladesh
• India
• Sri Lanka

Most of South Asia's forests were cut down

• In the 1970s
• During British rule
• Centuries ago
• In the 1980s

Which major factor shapes the climate of South Asia?

• Himalaya Mountains
• Season dry and wet winds
• Currents in the Indian Ocean
• Trade winds near the Tropic of Cancer