1.10 South Asia

Define Monsoon

• A monsoon is a permanent wind that blows throughout the year.
• A monsoon is a weather phenomenon that only occurs in the winter.
• A monsoon is a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall and is characterized by distinct wet and dry periods.
• A monsoon is a type of tropical storm that occurs in the summer.

Define Cyclone

• A cyclone is a rotating storm system characterized by low pressure and strong winds.
• A cyclone is a type of cloud formation.
• A cyclone is a calm weather system with no winds.
• A cyclone is a type of ocean wave.
• A cyclone is a stationary weather pattern.

Define erratic

• Unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior.
• Random and chaotic in nature.
• Completely predictable and stable.
• Consistent and reliable in behavior.

Define reservior

• A reservoir is a storage space for water.
• A reservoir is a type of building.
• A reservoir is a method of irrigation.
• A reservoir is a type of fish.

define entrepeneurs

• Entrepreneurs are people who only invest in stocks.
• Entrepreneurs are individuals who work for large corporations.
• Entrepreneurs are those who avoid taking any financial risks.
• Entrepreneurs are individuals who start and run their own businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

define economies

• Economies are solely based on natural resources.
• Economies are systems that only focus on trade between nations.
• Economies are systems that manage the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

define climate change

• Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
• Climate change is the result of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
• Climate change only affects polar regions and has no impact elsewhere.

sustainable tourism

• Sustainable tourism aims to exploit natural resources for profit.
• Sustainable tourism is tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.
• Sustainable tourism focuses solely on luxury travel experiences.

stereotypes

• Oversimplified beliefs about groups of people.
• Detailed studies of cultural practices.
• Accurate representations of individuals.

nomadic

• A lifestyle of moving from place to place without a permanent home.
• A practice of building permanent structures for habitation.
• A way of traveling only during the summer months.
• A lifestyle of living in one fixed location.