The different climates, landforms, and natural features affect South Asia in various ways.

• They have no effect on South Asia.

• They influence agriculture, biodiversity, and human activities.

• They only affect the weather patterns.

• They are irrelevant to the region's development.

What is the tallest mountain range on Earth?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Alps

The Himalayas are about ______ miles long, almost as big as Texas, and they separate South Asia from the rest of Asia.

• 1,550

• 1,200

• 1,800

• 2,000

What is the highest point on Earth?

• K2

• Mount Everest

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

Mount Everest lies in the South Asian nation of ________ and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Nepal

• India

• China

• Bhutan

Where are the Hindu Kush Mountains located in relation to the Himalayas?

• Just to the west of the Himalayas.

• To the east of the Himalayas.

• Directly north of the Himalayas.

• Far south of the Himalayas.

How long do the Hindu Kush Mountains stretch from east to west?

• 500 miles

• 600 miles

• 700 miles

• 800 miles

What natural process has contributed to the creation of the Hindu Kush Mountains?

• Plate tectonics

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Sedimentation

What is the Maldives known for?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Beautiful beaches, clear water, and coral reefs

• Forests

The Maldives are threatening to become submerged in the Indian Ocean because:

• they are experiencing rapid urbanization.

• they are facing rising sea levels due to climate change.

• they are undergoing deforestation.

• they are experiencing frequent earthquakes.