UNIT 10 SOUTH ASIA TEST REVIEW

What is South Asia, also known as the Indian subcontinent, best described as?

• A circular island surrounded by rivers

• A flat desert in the Middle East

• A large triangular peninsula that extends into the Indian Ocean

• A mountainous region with no coastal access

What is a subcontinent?

• A small island near a continent

• A region that is not part of any continent

• A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• A continent that is divided into several countries

Which of the following is not a recent challenge faced by South Asia?

• High population growth

• Decreased stress on the environment

• Economic changes and modernization

• Conflict between India and Pakistan

What happened approximately 65 million years ago involving the Indian plate?

• It sank beneath the ocean

• It merged with the African plate

• It broke away and formed an island

• It split into several smaller continents

Which of the following is not one of the three major landform regions of South Asia?

• Himalayan Mountain Rim

• Indo-Gangetic Plain

• Deccan Plateau

• Sahara Desert

What is true about the Himalayan mountain range?

• It is the shortest mountain range in the world.

• It includes Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.

• It is located in South America.

• It has no peaks above 20,000 feet.

How do the Himalayas contribute to the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

• By blocking rain from reaching the region

• By creating earthquakes that shape the land

• By providing sediment through rivers that flow from the mountains

• By melting glaciers that flood the entire plain

Why is the Indo-Gangetic Plain one of the most densely populated areas in South Asia?

• It has a dry desert climate ideal for farming

• It contains rich, productive river plains despite the risk of severe flooding

• It is protected from natural disasters

• It is located in a mountainous region with limited farmland

What is the monsoon, and how does it affect South Asia?

• A year-round snowstorm that cools the region

• A seasonal wind system that influences the region’s climate

• A permanent drought affecting farming

• A type of ocean current that warms the coastal areas

What does the Winter Monsoon bring to South Asia?

• Wet and humid conditions

• Dry and cool season

• Dry and warm season

• Heavy rainfall and flooding