9- South Asia Full

Why do we call South Asia a subcontinent?

• South Asia is called a subcontinent because of its large population
• South Asia is called a subcontinent because of its lack of cultural diversity
• South Asia is called a subcontinent because of its cold climate
• South Asia is called a subcontinent because it is physically separated from the rest of Asia

What two mountain ranges separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• Rockies and Urals
• Himalayas and Hindu Kush
• Appalachians and Atlas
• Andes and Alps

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Denali
• Mount Everest

What is the Khyber Pass?

• A desert in Australia
• A mountain pass in Pakistan near the Afghanistan border.
• A river in South America
• A city in Europe

What is an alluvial plain?

• A flat landform created by the deposition of healthy carried by a river

• A deep ocean trench formed by tectonic activity
• A desert landscape with sand dunes
• A mountainous region with steep cliffs

Where is most of India’s population located?

• In the central areas of the Vindhya Plain

• Near and around the Ganges river

• Southern and eastern regions
• On the border between India and Pakistan

What is mica?

• Mica is a type of metal alloy
• Mica is a type of gemstone found in India

• Mica is a mineral that is used in creating electrical equipment

• Mica is a type of fish popular in India and Sri Lanka

What climate is located in the northern areas of South Asia?

• Highland

• Tropical
• Humid Subtropical

• Tundra

What is a monsoon, and what is its effect on South Asia?

• A monsoon is a type of tornado that occurs in South Asia, causing destruction.
• A monsoon is a type of dessert in South Asia, enjoyed during the rainy season.
• A monsoon is a type of earthquake that affects South Asia, leading to seismic activity.
• A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall to South Asia, crucial for agriculture and water resources.

What is a cyclone?

• A cyclone is a type of volcanic eruption
• A cyclone is a type of cloud formation
• A cyclone is a type of earthquake
• A cyclone is the Pacific Ocean's version of a hurricane