Unit 5 Ch16 L1 South Asia

What is a subcontinent?

• A small country surrounded by water

• A large landmass that is part of a continent

• A mountain range separating two regions

• An isolated island with unique biodiversity

What defines an alluvial plain?

• A plateau area that is known for its dry climate

• An area with frequent volcanic activity

• An area built up by rich, fertile soil left by river floods

• A region characterized by rolling hills and sparse vegetation

What is a delta?

• A mountain pass providing access through a range

• An area where soil is dropped at the mouth of a river

• A deep valley carved by glacial activity

• A large basin used for agriculture in arid regions

What is an atoll?

• A type of mountain found in coastal regions

• A large sand dune in a desert environment

• A small, ring-shaped island made of coral

• A freshwater lake formed by glacial activity

What is a monsoon?

• A dry wind that causes desertification

• A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains for several months of the year

• A cold wind that comes from polar regions

• A local wind system that affects only small areas

What is a cyclone?

• A gentle breeze that occurs during the summer

• A localized storm with light precipitation

• A storm with high winds and heavy rains

• A heatwave that causes high temperatures and drought

What is South Asia considered in geographical terms?

• A continent

• A subcontinent

• A country

• An island

Which of the following is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalaya range?

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Mount Everest

• Annapurna

What is the name given to the fertile soil deposited by floodwaters of the Ganges River?

• Plateau

• Delta

• Alluvial plain

• Archipelago

Which plateau is found in the southern part of South Asia?

• Tibetan Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Anatolian Plateau

• Colorado Plateau