Unit 9 South Asia

What is the holiest river in India because of the Hindu faith?

• Ganges

• Yamuna

• Krishna

• Godavari

Why has the Ganges River become the most polluted river in the world?

• They pollute it with plastic bottles .

• The Hindus perform religious rituals there, such as purification rites and disposal of the deceased.

• A large amount of farm waste washes in the river daily.

• Local factories pollute it with toxic chemicals.

How were the low lying areas formed in the flood zones?

• Tectonic forces caused upheavals of land

• India built huge dams, which led to flooding

• Silt deposits along the major river systems along with spring snowmelt and seasonal rains.

• High tides along the coast of the Indian ocean.

What factor accounts for the tropical climate throughout much of the Indian subcontinent?

• Closeness to Indian Ocean and equator

• Size of the landmass of South Asia

• Highland conditions of the Himalayas

• Location in the mid latitudes (tropic of cancer)

What religion is 85% of India?

• Hindu

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

The four main religions that originated in India include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and _________________.

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

The three nations of South Asia that are considered the least developed are: (pick 3)

• Nepal

• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

India's largest cities are located where on a population density map? (pick two)

• East

• Central

• Southwest

• Northwest

Based on the population pyramids of India (2015 and projected 2050), which issue is likely to come up in 2050?

• Providing education for the growing number of young children

• Finding well-paying jobs for young people entering the workforce

• Paying health care and expenses for growing numbers of elderly

• Avoiding political instability resulting from large population growth.

Why are stilt houses used?

• To provide space for large families

• To have storage for surplus crops

• To adapt to the extensive flooding in Bangladesh.

• To increase tourism