Geography of South Asia

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is part of a continent

• A large area of forests that is below sea level

• A small area of jungle with a large population of exotic monkeys

• A large island with sharks and seals

What landform is a natural barrier between India and China?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Himalayan Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Korean Peninsula

• China

What is the largest and longest river in China?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Sea of Japan

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

The Ganges River is sacred to _____.

• Muslims

• Christians

• Hindus

• Jews

Pollution in India is mainly caused by

• people modifying the environment

• people adapting to the environment

• strict laws that limit pollution

• cultural beliefs

What natural barrier makes India a subcontinent of Asia?

• Indus River
• Ganges River
• Himalayan Mountains
• Gobi Desert

What are monsoons?

• Strong and destructive waves

• Swirling winds and storms

• Seasonal winds bringing precipitation

• Seasonal flooding of the three rivers

What was the Khyber Pass?

• A trade route out of South Asia through mountains
• A fantastic soccer move developed in India
• The water channel between India and Sri Lanka
• A famous Bollywood film

What is the source of the three main rivers in India?

• Himalayan Mountains
• Sahara Desert
• The K2 Peak
• The Deccan Plateau

The Ganges/Brahmaputra river delta is good for what industry?

• Film-making
• Farming
• Logging
• Information Technology