Topic 6-2

What is a subcontinent?

• A small island in the ocean

• A landmass that is a distinct part of a continent

• A large desert area

• A mountain range

Which of the following countries is part of the Indian subcontinent?

• Brazil

• Australia

• India

• Egypt

Which country is NOT part of the Indian subcontinent?

• Nepal

• Maldives

• Afghanistan

• Canada

Which mountain ranges are in the South Asian subcontinent?

• Himalayas and Hindu Kush

• Andes and Rockies

• Alps and Pyrenees

• Appalachian and Ural

Which rivers are found in the South Asian subcontinent?

• Nile, Amazon, and Yangtze

• Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra

• Mississippi, Thames, and Seine

• Danube, Volga, and Rhine

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• K2

• Mount Everest

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

How tall is Mount Everest?

• 28,000 feet

• 29,032 feet

• 30,000 feet

• 27,500 feet

What type of wind is a monsoon?

• Seasonal wind

• Permanent wind

• Local wind

• Trade wind

What do monsoon winds bring during the summer?

• Cold, dry air

• Warm, wet air and pouring rains

• Hot, dry air

• Cool, wet air

What are the extremes caused by monsoons?

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Flooding and droughts

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Blizzards and hailstorms